Chrysura cuprea
# Chrysura cuprea

Chrysura cuprea is a species of cuckoo wasps (insects in the family Chrysididae).

## Description

Chrysura cuprea can reach a length of 6–10 millimetres (0.24–0.39 in). Body is almost entirely metallic golden-red, only the sides of the rear part of the chest and the legs are metallic bluish.

## Biology

Chrysura cuprea fly from May to July. The larvae live as parasites of larvae of Osmia species.

## Distribution

These quite uncommon wasps can be found in the area of Southern and Central Europe and in North Africa.

## Habitat

They prefer temperature-favored regions with little vegetation, especially dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

