Help identify flying insect with long "tail"

connor
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Help identify flying insect with long "tail" Sept 11, 2020 13:47:14 GMT -8 via mobile

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Post by connor on Sept 11, 2020 13:47:14 GMT -8

Hey everyone,

I just came across this photo in my Snapchat memories from 1 year ago today so I can't say specifically where it was, but it was definitely in eastern Massachusetts. I wouldn't have batted an eye at it if it weren't for the long "tail". Any help identifying it would be great!

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exoticimports Darwin Posts: 2,283 Country: U.S.A.	Help identify flying insect with long "tail" Sept 11, 2020 14:13:21 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by exoticimports on Sept 11, 2020 14:13:21 GMT -8 It's an Ichneumon, related to wasps. Do a google search and you'll find info. Chuck

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Help identify flying insect with long "tail" Sept 11, 2020 14:32:16 GMT -8 via mobile

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Post by connor on Sept 11, 2020 14:32:16 GMT -8

Thanks.That's what I figured but I couldn't find any pictured that looked quite like the one I encountered. I've seen some pictures of the American Pelecinid Wasp that look similar to mine. Again, I know nothing about this subject so I'm just trying to get some insight/ information.

Help identify flying insect with long "tail"

Post by connor on Sept 11, 2020 13:47:14 GMT -8

Post by exoticimports on Sept 11, 2020 14:13:21 GMT -8

Post by connor on Sept 11, 2020 14:32:16 GMT -8