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Whiskeytown Kanata, Canada Aug 18, 2012

Our cat was chasing this insect that somehow got inside our home. I have never seen this kind of insect before. It was about 3 inches long. I didn't get a chance to get ruler beside before it flew off. The "tail" looked segmented like a scorpion. The back legs had bulges. Any thoughts on what it might be? I am in Kanata, Ontario, Canada. Thank you!

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Aug 18, 2012

I think that is a female Pelecinid Wasp Scroll down a bit for a picture

http://toronto-wildlife.com/Insects/Bees_Wasps/Wasps/wasps.html

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Whiskeytown Kanata, Canada Aug 19, 2012

Thank you "themoonhowl" for your fast reply. Great to know what this insect is. Had never seen one before.

Cheers

Chris

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Aug 19, 2012

You are very welcome, Chris. I found it interesting that that is the only species of Pelecinid found in Canada.

regards.
Moon

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