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CHRYSIS. 
in the hottest part of the day, flying about old 
walls, and breeding in the cavities which it prepares 
in them: its larva is said to resemble that of a 
Wasp. 
Chrysis fulgida Lin. is very nearly allied to the 
preceding, but has the thorax and first segment of 
the abdomen blue, the remainder being of a gold- 
colour, and marked in a similar manner by four 
denticuli. These two species of Chrysis, as well 
as the rest of the genus, exhibit a highly beautiful 
appearance when magnified. 
