Emerald cockroach wasp

Ampulex compressa

I have seen this fly for the first time. Really a decorative fly. The green and turquoise mix of the color amazes me.

ChunXingWong a year ago

Ampulex compressa Emerald cockroach wasp

Darvesh a year ago

@ ChunXingWong : thanks buddy !!!

ChunXingWong a year ago

The Jewel wasp, quite common here in my neighborhood.

Darvesh a year ago

if i am not wrong, it has just one pair of wings.

Darvesh a year ago

Actually i am even confused. it flew away as i was trying to get even closer.

KarenSaxton a year ago

Are you sure it is a fly and not a wasp or an ant? Flies have only one pair of wings- unfortunately the picture doesn't show that detail well

Spotted by Darvesh

Lat: 31.81, Long: 75.65

Spotted on Aug 8, 2011
Submitted on Aug 8, 2011