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Hi,

found this chrysidid in a pitfall trap in 21.july.2010 (Leg. Cosmin O. Manci) in a stepic habitat, a small reserve in NE part of Romania (Valea lui David).
size 10-11 mm and I presume that is a female, is possible to have an ID, if needed I can try to make better of more detailed photo of any part needed (sorry about the not very good preparation but is the first one that I glue).

Thanks for help,
cosmln

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Cosmin-Ovidiu Manci
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Dragonflies of Romania

Hi Cosmin!

Your Chrysidid it's a female of Chrysis rufitarsis Brullé.
It's not a common species!

Don't worry for your preparation, it's very good,
however there's no need to open the wings to ID Chrysis.

Cheers
Paolo

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Paolo
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hi cosmin

this is very likely to be correct ... just for confirmation , can you post a photo of the third tegite in postero-lateral view?

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maurizio

this view is OK ??
thanks to both of you for your help.

cosmln

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Cosmin-Ovidiu Manci
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cosmln's place - my blog
just insects
Dragonflies of Romania

more exactly, Chrysis rufitarsis rufitarsis Brullé, 1832

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maurizio