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Wasps of Zihuatanejo

ORDER HYMENOPTERA

Cuckoo Wasps

Tribe Chrysidini

Chrysidini is a tribe of cuckoo wasps in the subfamily Chrysidinae. Cuckoo wasps (or emerald wasps) which are almost wholly bright iridescent green. These wasps have the ability to roll their body into a ball with their legs tucked in when threatened.

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