Thursday

June 2, 2016

This eye catching iridescent Chrysidid Wasp (aka Cuckoo Wasp) is only about 10mm long.

17 comments:

  1. Very vulnerable to predators with that colouring. Pretty though.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Love the iridescent colour very pretty.
    If I disappear for a month next week it is because (French strike permitting!) we are going overseas and I will not be taking a laptop. Therefore posts will be very limited on the nexus and comments also. I will be back mid-July. Keep well Diane

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. It was very pretty Diane.

      Hope you have a wonderful time away. We look forward to your return.

      Delete
  3. It is stunning. I would love to see one.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I thought he would appeal to you Adrian.

      Delete
  4. What a beautiful thing. Also loved the Pelicans.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Cool macro shot ~ and beautiful iridescent colors!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Wow! Nice macro shot of the fly!

    ReplyDelete
  7. A nasty bug can be so beautiful !

    ReplyDelete
  8. What an amazing shot!
    It's a beautiful color. Wasps in the country aren't pretty...and they sting!

    ReplyDelete
  9. I wonder why he's called a cuckoo wasp... Great shot, Lynda.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks Bill. They are called Cuckoo Wasps because they lay their eggs in the nests of other insects.

      Delete
  10. That critter has some pretty color.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Very different to what I've seen before. Well captured.

    ReplyDelete