Pigeon Horn-tail Wasp
Tremex columba
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Harpers Ferry, Iowa
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Clarence Center, New York
Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Richardson, Texas
Dousman, Wisconsin
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In addition, females have a longer projection that arises from the undersurface of the abdomen called an ovipositor, used to deposit eggs in tree trunks. Siricidae are also called wood wasps. Adults may be confused with sawflies.
Life Cycle: Females deposit eggs singly, into the wood of host trees. Larvae are grub-like, whitish, deeply segmented and have poorly-developed legs. They develop through several stages (instars) reaching a size of about 2 inches before pupating. Development... read more