Ruby-tailed wasp
Two views of a ruby-tailed wasp I found in the greenhouse. It is a parasite of solitary wasps and bees, laying its eggs in their nests. There are several similar Chrysis species, not easy to tell apart from a photo. The generic name comes from the Greek meaning "gold-embroidered dress". I think this one has 13 segments to the antennae and is therefore a male.
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