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Cuckoo Wasp (Chrysis angolensis) Metallic/iridescent, emerald green and blue hymenopteran perching on bushes by my compost pile. Defensively curled its abdomen when I approached and then began running in circles and waggling its wings (alternating the extension of its wings from left side to right side)<br />
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Habitat:<br />
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Overgrown back yard/field. Mostly sweetgum trees nearby.<br />
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Habitat:<br />
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Overgrown back yard/field. Mostly sweetgum trees nearby.<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/65028/cuckoo_wasp_chrysis_angolensis.html<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/65030/cuckoo_wasp_chrysis_angolensis.html Chrysididae,Chrysis angolensis,Geotagged,Summer,United States" /></a></figure><br />
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Habitat:<br />
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Overgrown back yard/field. Mostly sweetgum trees nearby.<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/65028/cuckoo_wasp_chrysis_angolensis.html<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/65029/cuckoo_wasp_chrysis_angolensis.html Chrysididae,Chrysis angolensis,Geotagged,Summer,United States" /></a></figure> Chrysididae,Chrysis angolensis,Geotagged,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Cuckoo Wasp (Chrysis angolensis)

Metallic/iridescent, emerald green and blue hymenopteran perching on bushes by my compost pile. Defensively curled its abdomen when I approached and then began running in circles and waggling its wings (alternating the extension of its wings from left side to right side)

Habitat:

Overgrown back yard/field. Mostly sweetgum trees nearby.

Cuckoo Wasp (Chrysis angolensis) Metallic/iridescent, emerald green and blue hymenopteran perching on bushes by my compost pile. Defensively curled its abdomen when I approached and then began running in circles and waggling its wings (alternating the extension of its wings from left side to right side)<br />
<br />
Habitat:<br />
<br />
Overgrown back yard/field. Mostly sweetgum trees nearby.<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/65028/cuckoo_wasp_chrysis_angolensis.html<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/65030/cuckoo_wasp_chrysis_angolensis.html Chrysididae,Chrysis angolensis,Geotagged,Summer,United States

Cuckoo Wasp (Chrysis angolensis) Metallic/iridescent, emerald green and blue hymenopteran perching on bushes by my compost pile. Defensively curled its abdomen when I approached and then began running in circles and waggling its wings (alternating the extension of its wings from left side to right side)<br />
<br />
Habitat:<br />
<br />
Overgrown back yard/field. Mostly sweetgum trees nearby.<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/65028/cuckoo_wasp_chrysis_angolensis.html<br />
https://www.jungledragon.com/image/65029/cuckoo_wasp_chrysis_angolensis.html Chrysididae,Chrysis angolensis,Geotagged,Summer,United States

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Chrysis angolensis is a cuckoo wasp in the Chrysis genus.

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Aug 15, 2018. Captured Jul 12, 2017 09:57 in 101 Earl St, Plainville, GA 30733, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/6.3
  • 1/320s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm