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Cuckoo wasp (female)

Chrisididae

Photo by VivBraznell
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Field Notes

Description:

Found this insect, that had expired in the house. Amazing colour plus what looks like a 'stinger'?

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Cuckoo wasp

Species ID Suggestions

Cuckoo wasp

Family Chrisididae
oxyjack
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Comments (3)
VivBraznell
Thank you for the ident oxyjack : ) The colour is amazing
oxyjack
Yes, that is a stinger/ovipositor. You have a female cuckoo wasp.

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PublishedMarch 23, 2012

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