Dereila Nature Inn Home > Woodlands Pathway > The Bug World > Bug of the Month | May 2007 - Cuckoo Wasp | Family: Chrysididae Cuckoo Wasps are small insects measuring 6-12 mm long. Like the Cuckoo Bird, they are parasties, laying their eggs in the nests of other wasps and bees. Their most striking feature is their brilliant metallic green-blue colour. There are over 3000 species world-wide and over 220 species in Canada and the United States. They are sometimes called Gold Wasps or Jewel Wasps. When disturbed they usually curl up into a ball. They do not sting. | « April 2007 | June 2007 » | Bug of the Month Archives | Dereila Nature Inn Home > Woodlands Pathway > The Bug World > Bug of the Month top Home | All Things Natural Restaurant | Bird's Nest Lounge | Cyber Room | Lagoon Trail | Naturalist's Nook | Wildflower Garden | Woodlands Pathway Site Map | Inbox | FAQs | News and Updates | Newsletter Information | Games Room | Privacy Policy All content © Dereila and Sage Innovations