Chrysis analis Spinola - Italy

[pietsje]

I'm in doubt if this is the same wasp like yesterday but I try anyway (sorry....). Today Alpi Marittimi, about 6mm (or larger?).

[Euchroeus]

Hi

it's a nice female of Chrysis analis Spinola, 1808.
It looks like a giant specimen.

Usually C. simplonica are larger than analis, but it in this case the ventral surface of the abdomen seems to be dark (blue) and not shining red.

[pietsje]

Paolo, thanks again. This was a rather large wasp. I stood out between the smaller ones on these flowers. They are well liked.
Kind regards,
Pietsje