Found this huge, badass ichneumon wasp in my back yard

[Plec123]

This thing was just buzzing around, so I thought I'd snap a few pics of her with my galaxy. Body was around 2.5", with at least a 4" tail spike (ovipositor?)
Oh and theres a shot of some marbled orb weaver spiderlings and an FTS of a couple little tanks I have by my tv.

 

[tlindsey]

This thing was just buzzing around, so I thought I'd snap a few pics of her with my galaxy. Body was around 2.5", with at least a 4" tail spike (ovipositor?)
Oh and theres a shot of some marbled orb weaver spiderlings and an FTS of a couple little tanks I have by my tv.
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Great pics, if that is the stinger on that wasp that is wicked!!!

 

[gangster]

Gnarly looking wasp!
I bet that sting would hurt.

 

[Squirtle919]

KILL IT WITH FIRE!

nice pictures though I think if that is the stinger I would be running on water amongst being stung!