I am terrified of these things! I live in south florida and they only come in the summer. They are all black and look like over grown mosquitos. They have long hind legs and a tail that moves/ taps. I’m pretty sure they sting. They are not hoover flies.
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Most “overgrown mosquito” questions refer to Crane Flies, but I suspect that yours may actually be about one of the various predatory or parasitic wasp. Look up Pompilidae and Ichneumonidae for examples. If it has a long ‘spike’ at the tail, it’s an Ichneumon. Generally speaking, these sorts of wasps are inoffensive, even those that could actually sting you.
Yup sure mate they are in Rawalpindi,Pakistan too.
Any ideas how to kill it?
and whats the scientific name for it?