Pelecinid wasp, female ( Pelecinus polyturator ) by Fletcher Wildlife Garden

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27-AUG-2015	Barry Cottam

Pelecinid wasp, female (Pelecinus polyturator)

Fletcher Wildlife Garden

Males of the species are rarely seen. This is the female and what looks like a stinger is really her very long ovipositor. Photographed by Barry. (CH)

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