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…
While ichneumon wasps usually do not sting humans, it’s not a bad idea to be prepared. Here’s what to do if ichneumon wasp stings and why it isn’t a big…
Ichneumon wasps are fascinating creatures belonging to one of the largest insect families, with over 4,000 species found across North America. These insects display a diverse range of forms, sizes,…
Ichneumon wasps are a large family of parasitic insects, comprising between 60,000 to 100,000 species worldwide. They inhabit various locales and are commonly found in many habitats, playing a significant…
Stump Stabbers both look and sound like scary insects, but they are actually gentle giants of the wasp world. In this article, we look more closely at these insects. The…
Intrigued to see a large, shiny black wasp that lays eggs in trees in your nearby park or garden? This is probably the giant ichneumon wasp, and it is perhaps…