Hedychrum rutilans
Hedychrum rutilans
Hedychrum rutilans is a species in the family of cuckoo wasps ( Chrysididae ).
Features
Wasps reach a body length of 4 to 10 millimeters. Head and thorax are colored metallic green and have copper-colored or red spots on. Both parts of the body are pale hairy. The abdomen is copper-colored.
Occurrence
The species occurs in central and northern Europe. It settles dry and temperature- favored habitats with sand and loess. The animals fly from late June to September. They are found widely in Central Europe.
Way of life
Hedychrum rutilans parasitized at grave wasps of the genus Philanthus. The females lay their eggs on the food supply, while the host females feed is introduced into the brood cells. Meet the two females, they behave peacefully.