Cricket Hunter or Blue Mud Dauber ????

Is it a type of wasp?

Errr....that looks a bit nasty Jerrie,!

Tasteyg, it's in the wasp family. I'm just not sure which one it is...., they are very similar, and often mistaken for one another.
I agree Janey, it is a wicked looking little devil !

does look nastey, do they sting flcrazy?

great photo

Great photo, but it does'nt look nice.

You have produced a lovely set of pics. Please keep them coming.

I don't know if it stings or not, and I'm not about to try and find out...lol. Hey hubby..., come here a minute.......hehehe

lol flcrazy poor hubby he he

I really should be ashamed, it's just not going to be today......( hehe ).

lol :o)

It looks like a ichneumon wasp - I have a very good insect book I looked it up . It is a great capture!