Saturday, October 22, 2011

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

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7 comments :

  1. 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. 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. What gorgeous iridescent color they have!

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  4. 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. Really super amazing your photos !!!!!!!!

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

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