I noticed this wasp roaming about my cacti exploring all the nooks and crannies. The wasp is the Cream-spotted Ichneumon, Echthromorpha intricatoria. These are good to have in the garden as they are parasitoids of the Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies). They lay their eggs in the pupae of these insects. This one appeared to be ovipositing (egg laying) despite the absence of any pupae. Until I find out otherwise, I will have to assume it was simply using it's ovipositor to feel about, in search of potential hosts.
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