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Can anyone identify this monster?

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ZaZathecat · 22/08/2019 19:08

Saw this beast in the park today. It's about 8cm from end to end including feelers. Some sort of hornet maybe? Does anyone know what it is?

Can anyone identify this monster?
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TheYeaSayer · 22/08/2019 19:09

It may be a wood wasp.

TheYeaSayer · 22/08/2019 19:10

They’re harmless, by the way; don’t have nightmares!

ZaZathecat · 22/08/2019 19:12

Thanks Yea Sayer. Isn't that a massive sting in its tail then? Or maybe it pretends to have a sting to fool predators?

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TheYeaSayer · 22/08/2019 19:13

No, it’s an ovipositor, to lay it’s eggs deep inside wood Smile

ZaZathecat · 22/08/2019 19:14

Oh yes have just googled wood wasp and I think you're right!

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