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The photo you provided is a close-up of an emerald wasp – a common scientific name in the family Chrysididae, also known as "jewel… The photo you provided is a close-up of an emerald wasp – a common scientific name in the family Chrysididae, also known as "jewel wasps" or "metallic parasitic wasps". Distinctive color: The body has a brilliant metallic sheen, changing from green, blue to purple like a rainbow, making it look like it is covered in gems. Small size, round head and large spherical eyes. Thin wings are dark brown or transparent, folded neatly on the back. Slender legs, clinging to wood surfaces.