Hedychrum rutilans Dahlbom, 1854 is a animal in the Chrysididae family, order Hymenoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Hedychrum rutilans Dahlbom, 1854

Hedychrum rutilans Dahlbom, 1854

Hedychrum rutilans is a cuckoo wasp species in Chrysididae found in parts of Europe and North Africa, with characteristic metallic coloration that differs between males and females.

Family
Genus
Hedychrum
Order
Hymenoptera
Class
Insecta

About Hedychrum rutilans Dahlbom, 1854

Hedychrum rutilans is a species of cuckoo wasp, which is an insect belonging to the family Chrysididae. This species is primarily found in Austria, Italy, Bulgaria, Greece, France, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and also occurs in North Africa. The head and thorax of Hedychrum rutilans are metallic green with red spots, while the abdomen is red. Males of this species have overall more green coloration that is partially golden, while females have more extensive golden-red coloration across their body. The body of Hedychrum rutilans is somewhat hairy.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Hymenoptera Chrysididae Hedychrum

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