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Chrysura refulgens
Chrysura refulgens is a species of cuckoo wasps (insects in the family Chrysididae).[1][2] DescriptionChrysura refulgens can reach a length of 10–12 millimetres (0.39–0.47 in). It is one of the largest South European Chrysura. Head and chest are metallic bluish, while the abdomen is metallic golden-red.[3][4] BiologyChrysura refulgens fly from May to July. The larvae live as parasites of Osmia bicolor, Chalicodoma species and Anthidium species.[3] DistributionThese wasps can be found in most of Europe, in the North East and in North Africa.[3][5] References
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