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Emerald cockroach wasp

Ampulex compressa

Photo by Darvesh
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Description:

I have seen this fly for the first time. Really a decorative fly. The green and turquoise mix of the color amazes me.

Species ID Suggestions

Emerald cockroach wasp

Ampulex compressa

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Comments (5)
Darvesh
@ ChunXingWong : thanks buddy !!!
ChunXingWong
The Jewel wasp, quite common here in my neighborhood.
Darvesh
if i am not wrong, it has just one pair of wings.
Darvesh
Actually i am even confused. it flew away as i was trying to get even closer.
KarenSaxton
Are you sure it is a fly and not a wasp or an ant? Flies have only one pair of wings- unfortunately the picture doesn't show that detail well

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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PublishedAugust 8, 2011

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