C.Rayz's photos with the keyword: metallic

Ruby-tailed Wasp

Ruby-tailed Wasp

C.Rayz
12 May 2011 115
Posted this guy to NaturePlus from the NHM to see what he is. Really amazing looking :) Update: Tipula has gotten back to me on the forum over there and ID'd this as one of the many species of Ruby-tailed Wasp. They are known as Cuckoo Wasps as they lay thier eggs in other solitary bee or wasp nests. Frankly I can't believe in the years and bugs I've chased I've not seen one before.
Ruby-tailed Wasp

Ruby-tailed Wasp

C.Rayz
12 May 2011 122
Posted this guy to NaturePlus from the NHM to see what he is. Really amazing looking :) Update: Tipula has gotten back to me on the forum over there and ID'd this as one of the many species of Ruby-tailed Wasp. They are known as Cuckoo Wasps as they lay thier eggs in other solitary bee or wasp nests. Frankly I can't believe in the years and bugs I've chased I've not seen one before.