Liz Barratt, Metallic Back (ANIMALS 2022)

This is a photo of a Cuckatoo Wasp with his stinger visible. They are among the most exquisite wasps to be found in Australia are the cuckoo wasps (or emerald wasps) which are almost wholly bright iridescent green, blue or purple.

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