Never seen a bug like this, it has wings too

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[–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Because of the size of the ovipositor(egg placer).

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

    Okay, I'm no wasp expert, but that sounds plausible.

    kagis

    ...but it sounds like at least some parasitic wasps do sting humans, even if their sting isn't a big deal.

    https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/ichneumonid-wasp

    • Megarhyssa is a large wasp found on declining or recently dead hardwood trees between May and July.
    • It parasitizes horntails present in declining trees, but does not injure trees.
    • Harmless to people and ignores people when possible.
    • If mishandled, it may sting to protect itself.
    • Although ichneumonid wasps appear dangerous due to their large size, they are not harmful to people.

    • The wasp may jab with its ovipositor in self-defense. This will generally result only in a minor wound.

    And that thing looks like it's got a larger ovipositor than the one the wasp has in OP's picture:

    The ovipositor is 2-3 inches long.

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