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.
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Although ichneumonid wasps appear dangerous due to their large size, they are not harmful to people.
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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.