Stilbum cyanurum

Stilbum cyanurum, is a large Old World species of cuckoo wasps.

Description

Stilbum cyanurum can reach a length of about. The colour range of this widespread species is considerable, with typical specimens mostly bluish green to bluish-violet, but varying to reddish gold.

Biology

These wasps lay their eggs in the nests of various potter wasps, sphecid wasps, and megachilid bees.

Distribution

This widespread species is present in southern Europe, North Africa, the Afrotropical Region, Australian Region, East Palearctic ecozone, Near East, and Oriental Region.