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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 /> <br /> Habitat:<br /> <br /> Overgrown back yard/field. Mostly sweetgum trees nearby.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/65028/cuckoo_wasp_chrysis_angolensis.html" title="Cuckoo Wasp (Chrysis angolensis)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/65028_thumb.JPG?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=rn4r2g9Gx95v%2FnYCsx7EcDPCqmk%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="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/65029/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 /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/65030/cuckoo_wasp_chrysis_angolensis.html" title="Cuckoo Wasp (Chrysis angolensis)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/65030_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=dpQJ5gwKuIKVGM47DRyFpUh%2BoQY%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="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" /></a></figure> Chrysididae,Chrysis angolensis,Geotagged,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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/65029/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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  1. View Pudding4brains's profile
    Pudding4brains
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    Most are _very_ restless - so well done for those images! Cheers, Arp Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      Thank you! It did, indeed, become restless and agitated towards the end of our photo session! I had a lot of free time, however, and I patiently waited for some good shots! Posted 7 years ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Beautiful! One landed on my deck last week, but it was so restless that I only got a couple blurry shots. Great job, Lisa! Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      Thanks!

      That is too bad you didn't get some good shots!       Posted 7 years ago
  5. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Sorry for the double promotion, switched them as I liked this full view even better, although both are gorgeous. Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      No problem! <3 Thanks so much! Posted 7 years ago
  7. View Patomarazul's profile
    Patomarazul
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    Very pretty! Posted 7 years ago
    1. View Flown Kimmerling's profile
      Flown Kimmerling
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      Thank you! Posted 7 years ago

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The Chrysis angolensis

Chrysis angolensis is a cuckoo wasp in the Chrysis genus.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified 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.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/5.6
  • 1/250s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm
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