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Chrysis sp.
Approximately 7 mm long, bright metallic green as pictured. Note hind margin of abdomen bears a series of teeth.
Found it investigating a broken concrete mailbox support, probably looking for the nests of mason wasps or mud daubers. Habitat is residential neighborhood in decidedly urban area with some open space.
Most cuckoo wasps are parasites of other solitary wasps. They do not sting, but roll themselves into an armored ball when danger threatens. I brought the specimen indoors to photograph it.
Spotted on May 29, 2013
Submitted on May 30, 2013
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