My husband is a handy guy to have around. I think he's identified my mystery bug.
It is called a Banded Horntail, and can grow to be more than 4cm long. The female insect's huge "stinger" is actually an ovipositor that is used only for laying eggs. (Not for stinging hapless victims).
Phew. Now I'll be able to sleep tonight without my dreams being haunted by menacing insects sporting gigantic stingers.
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