Chrysura refulgens explained

Chrysura refulgens is a species of cuckoo wasps (insects in the family Chrysididae).[1] [2]

Description

Chrysura refulgens can reach a length of 10-. It is one of the largest South European Chrysura. Head and chest are metallic bluish, while the abdomen is metallic golden-red.[3] [4]

Biology

Chrysura refulgens fly from May to July. The larvae live as parasites of Osmia bicolor, Chalicodoma species and Anthidium species.[3]

Distribution

These wasps can be found in most of Europe, in the North East and in North Africa.[3] [5]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.biolib.cz/en/taxon/id290831/ Biolib
  2. http://eol.org/pages/3768204/overview Encyclopedia of life
  3. http://www.chrysis.net/database/chr_scheda.php?rif=Chrysura_refulgens Chrysis.net
  4. http://www.forum.hymis.de/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=11915&p=36543 Hymis Forum
  5. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304104602/http://www.faunaeur.org/full_results.php?id=78872 Fauna europaea