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Cuckoo Wasps

The wasps in the Hymenopteran family Chrysididae are commonly known as Cuckoo wasps. Cuckoo wasps are brilliant metallic blue, green or reddish in color. They are known by a number of common names including jewel wasp, gold wasp and emerald wasp.

Cuckoo Wasps
Cuckoo Wasp
Cuckoo Wasp
Cuckoo Wasp

6 comments:

  1. AdminOctober 22, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    The close ups show an amazing insect.

    I can't ever dare to touch such insects unless I am absolutely sure that they don't have poisonous stings.

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  2. NoushkaOctober 22, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Beautiful wasp and great pictures!
    Jolly well done!
    The bluish shine on the fluo green is amazing!
    Keep going... I am ready for more! :)

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  3. KalaOctober 23, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    What gorgeous iridescent color they have!

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  4. Monique et DanielOctober 24, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Très belle série de cet hymenoptera étrange et brillant;j'en ai rencontré une récemment, assez sympathique, voir ici:
    http://macrophotoplaisirpassion.blogspot.com/2011/07/guepe-coucou-chrysis-ignita.html

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  5. ElettraOctober 26, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    Really super amazing your photos !!!!!!!!

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  6. Photo RestorationOctober 27, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Wonderful selection and creative shots.....great looks

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