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Researchers have discovered a new species of wasp in South America that they have nicknamed a 'flying jewel' because of it's stunning coloring.
The research, published in Biodiversity Data Journal, highlights the discovery of Dolichomitus meii, which has golden yellow wings and its body glitters electric blue in light.
It was discovered in western Amazonia, a region of South America that encompasses Brazil and is more than 1.3 million square miles (2.1 million km).
'The species we have discovered show what magnificent surprises the Earth's rainforests can contain,' said study co-author, Diego Pádua, who is from the Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia (INPA) in Brazil, in a statement.
'The newly discovered Dolichomitus meii wasp is particularly interesting for its large size and unique coloring. With a quick glance, its body looks black but glitters electric blue in light. Moreover, its wings are golden yellow. Therefore, you could say it's like a flying jewel.'
Researchers have discovered a new species of wasp in South America that they have nicknamed a 'flying jewel'
