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ourbradybunch Britton, MI Oct 09, 2006

Any help identifying this would be nice. Son found in the backyard and I don't want to look like a schmuck. So help me impress him with my ability to find info on the web!!!

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Magpye NW Qtr, AR(Zone 6a) Oct 09, 2006

Looks to be one of the Giant Ichneumon Wasps!

And a mitey fantastic shot, to boot!!

Genus: Megarhyssa (Giant Ichneumons)
See > http://bugguide.net/node/view/60487 .. & .. http://bugguide.net/node/view/31591 .. for a good start.

Perhaps, you will consider adding your photo to the DG BugFiles. > http://davesgarden.com/bf/

- Magpye

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Oct 09, 2006

There's no shame in not knowing all the wasps...brag on your photography skills!!! As near as I can tell, this wasp has no species name?

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claypa West Pottsgrove, PA(Zone 6b) Oct 09, 2006

http://insects.ummz.lsa.umich.edu/Images/Hymenoptera/megarhyssa.html

This site has pictures, and mentions species but doesn't name them

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ceejaytown The Woodlands, TX(Zone 9a) Oct 16, 2006

That's a mighty awesome photo!!!

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