With its transparent wings, long slender body, long tails and long antennae, I think this is an elegant looking insect. It’s a Long-tailed Ichneumon Fly. The image is from Hooker’s Illustrated Natural History by Worthington Hooker, M.D. The book was published in 1864. 
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Echo says
July 30, 2014 at 7:15 pmWow. Never even knew they could look like this one.. Thanks!
Julie J says
August 1, 2014 at 8:08 pmSame here Echo. You’re welcome.