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by Howard Cheek

Category: Macro/Close-upAdded September 5, 20091,995 views

Arthropods

Keywords: wasps insects green cuckoo wasp chrysididae hymenoptera metallic dandelion yellow flowers wild closeup wildlife nature jewels texas

Cuckoo wasp,(Hymenoptera: Chrysididae).
Parasitic on mud dauber wasps and ground nesting bees. Larvae are external parasites
of mature larvae. Seen on dandelion, early morning dew..
Image Format: Digital Capture - 7 to 9MPImage Crop: Less than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: NoneModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No