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family Chalcididae Genus Brachymeria
There are 1500 known species of Chalcid parasitoids. Adults are robust, have a greatly enlarged hind leg segment, and are often dark and shiny. Greek chalkos 'bronze, copper' - a reference to metallic colour.
Seen at a small forest near a farm.
Ref used for details: http://www.entomology.umn.edu/cues/Web/2...
Spotted on Dec 24, 2013
Submitted on Mar 5, 2014
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Wow! Thanks a lot John!
Genus Brachymeria
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brachymeria...
These are quite common - with lots of species which can be very difficult to tell apart.