Ichneumon wasp

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6468. This was found in my home in Courtenay BC. We do not know what it is, thanks. Courtenay, British Columbia. Canada

Number 6468.  This is an ichneumon wasp (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae). These all are parasitic on other arthropods, mainly other insects. They are harmless to humans.

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  1. . John Higginbotham says:

    that is amazing. I would never have guessed it is a wasp.
    I wonder if that long “tail” an extended stinger?

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