Nasty flying thing

[Barmaid]

Just had something horrid in the living room.

About an inch long and very thin. Black head, yellow legs and a yellow band on its black body that went into a point. Think it may be a type of wasp but not sure what type. It didn't look like a common wasp or hornet. Any ideas?

[cupid04]

hover fly?

[Barmaid]

No, it wasn't one of those cupid. I've only ever seen one of these before (that was yesterday and one of my chickens killed it).

[classylady60]

Google black and yellow flying insect there's quite a few to found there.

[classylady60]

*to be found*

[calicosrcool]

Oh, I've seen that. That's a Eurapean hornet. They are somewhat common where I live but not very. They are nocturnal but sometimes are out in the day.

[follyfancier]

it sounds like a Horntail or sometimes known as a wood wasp

[follyfancier]

here is a picture
http://en.wikipedia.o...Horntail_labrador.png

[notasyoungasiwas]

Uggghhh that's vile - hope I never get one in my house !!!