Wasp With Long Tail May Be Ichneumon

Wasp With Long Tail May Be Ichneumon

Finding a large long tailed bug near your house is surely a cause for concern. However, its likely that the wasp with long tail may be ichneumon, a gentle giant with no intention or means to hurt you. Let’s learn more about these wasps below If you see a giant black menacing-looking wasp with a … Read more

Stump Stabber sighted in Michigan

Subject:  What is this flying insect? It was about 3” long with approx a 3” stinger (?) attached. Geographic location of the bug:  Near Battle Creek, MI Date: 08/20/2022 Time: 04:00 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  Appreciate you identifying this insect for us. We have never seen one of these before and have … Read more

Giant Ichneumon

Subject:  Strange insect Geographic location of the bug:  Grain Valley MO Date: 10/02/2021 Time: 02:56 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  We were coming home from independence we live in in grain valley this was on our windshield How you want your letter signed:  Lisa Gerlt Dear Lisa, This is a Giant Ichneumon in … Read more

Giant Ichneumon

Subject:  What is this?? Geographic location of the bug:  Southwest iowa Date: 06/19/2019 Time: 07:37 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  What is this?  Looks like a wasp but for its tail like thing and design on body.  Tail thing comes out of body about 1/4″ from end of body! Coin in the picture … Read more