Insect Quiz June, 2005

June Quiz 2005

You are walking in the park one fine sunny afternoon when you notice a really large wasp-like insect on the trunk of a maple.  The insect is well over one inch in length with a really long ‘tail’ that seems to be stabbing the tree. 

1. What is this insect?

2. What is its interest with the tree?

3. Is this insect dangerous to people?

4. What is the best way to deal with this insect?