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Can this person I know release this wasp #875208

Asked June 29, 2024, 10:14 AM EDT

Someone I know had podarigon wasps emerge from a mantis ootheca they bought and I want to know if they can release this species I'm not sure what county that are in so I just put mine but they are in Minnesota still

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Do you have a closeup picture of the actual wasp? The name podarigon wasp does not show up in my insect reference book or in an online search. Does it have another name, preferably a Latin or scientific classification name? 
A mantis ootheca is the egg case for a mantis insect. 
Contact the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and/or The Department of Natural Resources for regulations on insects in this state. 
Linda G Tenneson, Benton County Extension Master Gardener & Tree Care Advisor Replied June 29, 2024, 1:03 PM EDT

If possible could I see a list of podagrion wasps in Minnesota if you find anything


On Sat, Jun 29, 2024, 12:12 PM Liza <<personal data hidden>> wrote:

Oops I just realized I spelled it wrong its a podagrion wasp they are also called podagrion mantis but I do not have a closeup unfortunately but I will go check out those sites thank you


On Sat, Jun 29, 2024, 12:03 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied June 29, 2024, 1:17 PM EDT

Oops I just realized I spelled it wrong its a podagrion wasp they are also called podagrion mantis but I do not have a closeup unfortunately but I will go check out those sites thank you


On Sat, Jun 29, 2024, 12:03 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied June 29, 2024, 1:17 PM EDT
This web site describes parasitoid wasps, and podagrion wasps are such. However I could not confirm that they are used in MN.
https://extension.umn.edu/beneficial-insects/parasitoid-wasps
Your person should contact the source they bought the wasps from for release information. 
Linda G Tenneson, Benton County Extension Master Gardener & Tree Care Advisor Replied June 29, 2024, 5:01 PM EDT

Ok I will ask them to do that thank you. If its ok I also have another question. I am curious on the species of weevil this is since I couldn't find any that looked like it with those markings.

The Question Asker Replied June 29, 2024, 9:40 PM EDT
New questions should be entered separately from previous ones. These questions are randomly assigned by computer to UMN Extension Master Gardener volunteers.  Your picture did not accompany your questions. It may have been too large or in the wrong format. 
Linda G Tenneson, Benton County Extension Master Gardener & Tree Care Advisor Replied June 29, 2024, 9:48 PM EDT

Oh ok thank you I will go do that


On Sat, Jun 29, 2024, 8:48 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied June 29, 2024, 10:12 PM EDT

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