Chrysididae (family)

Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp at Doctor George Mountain, NSW

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Chrysididae (family) 27 Nov 2017 KimPullen
Unverified 27 Nov 2017 Isaac

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Small bee? (5-6mm) with bright green/turquoise/ blue colouration. Found indoors trying to exit via window. Remained very still while being handled. Mouth structure similar to bee (glossa used for nectar feeding)

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