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28-07-2008, 10:31 PM
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| | | Unidentified large wasp like insect
Has anyone seen this insect before? I have no idea what it is or even if it is native to the UK.
I have uploaded a picture to the archive Gallery and would appreciate it if you guys could have a look and let me know your thoughts on specied and origin.
Please see photo at... 
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28-07-2008, 10:37 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified large wasp like insect
Hi digitsmcphee, welcome to WAB
Its a Horntail - a type of Sawfly which are related to wasps.
It is native. |
28-07-2008, 11:17 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified large wasp like insect
Hi and welcome to WAB!
As said it is a Horntail, Giant Wood wasp and is in fact a Sawfly not a wasp at all and is completely harmless! Really!
It is native? (possibly introduced?) to England and I believe it's larvae live in Conifers and such like woodlands.
The 'Sawfly' part refers to their ovipositor which acts much like a saw when laying it's eggs and is able to dig deeply into tough wood.
Hope this is of help to you.
Naturegirl |
29-07-2008, 04:20 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified large wasp like insect
Thanks for your prompt responses people. I can take the mosquito net off the house now. 
Cheers,
Kirk. |
29-07-2008, 07:06 PM
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| | | Re: Unidentified large wasp like insect
Quite a few are accidentally imported in sawn timber products.
Cheers,
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