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Pigeon Horntail

Posted by October 16th, 2005 at 12:00 am

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Horntails, Wood Wasps and Sawflies

Bug Question
I live in Weymouth, MA and I found this bug in my house. What the heck is it? Thanks
Jenn

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Hi Jenn,
This is a Pigeon Horntail, Tremex columba. It is a non-stinging wasp relative. The larvae bore in wood. If you have firewood in the house, it may have emerged from the wood pile.

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