Thyreus caeruleopunctatus

Chequered cuckoo bee at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Thyreus caeruleopunctatus at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2019
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2019
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Thyreus caeruleopunctatus 29 Nov 2019 michael.batley
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus 29 Nov 2019 MichaelBedingfield
Scaeva pyrastri 28 Nov 2019 galah681
Unidentified 28 Nov 2019 AndyRussell

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I see nothing on wasp sites that look like this one.

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galah681 wrote:
   29 Nov 2019
I think it might be a pied hoverfly
   29 Nov 2019
This is a bee.

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Dasybasis sp. (genus) (A march fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 2 Oct 2024 by TimL
Tabanidae (family) (Unidentified march or horse fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 2 Oct 2024 by TimL
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Yarralumla, ACT - 2 Oct 2024 by TimL
Dasybasis sp. (genus) (A march fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 2 Oct 2024 by TimL
Dasybasis sp. (genus) (A march fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 2 Oct 2024 by TimL
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Yarralumla, ACT - 1 Aug 2024 by AndyRussell
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 31 Jul 2024 by AndyRussell
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Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 20 Jun 2024 by TimL
Leratiomcyes ceres (Red Woodchip Fungus) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Jun 2024 by TimL
Arsipoda chrysis (Flea beetle) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Jun 2024 by TimL
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Jun 2024 by TimL
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Jun 2024 by TimL
Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at Yarralumla, ACT - 15 Jun 2024 by TimL
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Leratiomcyes ceres (Red Woodchip Fungus) at Yarralumla, ACT - 15 Jun 2024 by TimL
Leratiomcyes ceres (Red Woodchip Fungus) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 13 Jun 2024 by AndyRussell
Eupelmidae (family) (Eupelmid wasp) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 9 Jun 2024 by TimL
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Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 29 May 2024 by TimL
Muscidae (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 2 May 2024 by AndyRussell
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 2 May 2024 by AndyRussell
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Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 14 Mar 2024 by galah681
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 14 Mar 2024 by galah681
Swainsona galegifolia (Darling Pea) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 14 Mar 2024 by galah681
Swainsona galegifolia (Darling Pea) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 14 Mar 2024 by galah681
Phonognathidae (unofficial sub family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 14 Mar 2024 by galah681
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 7 Mar 2024 by galah681
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 7 Mar 2024 by galah681
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Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Mar 2024 by Christine
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Mar 2024 by Christine
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Mar 2024 by Christine
Cylindromyia sp. (genus) (Bristle fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 29 Feb 2024 by AndyRussell
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 29 Feb 2024 by AndyRussell
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 29 Feb 2024 by AndyRussell
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 22 Feb 2024 by Gallpix
Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Feb 2024 by galah681
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Feb 2024 by galah681
Comptosia quadripennis (a bee fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Jan 2024 by AndyRussell
Zygometis xanthogaster (Crab spider or Flower spider) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Jan 2024 by AndyRussell
Comptosia quadripennis (a bee fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 25 Jan 2024 by galah681
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 19 Jan 2024 by JanetRussell
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Phyllotocus sp. (genus) (Nectar scarab) at Yarralumla, ACT - 31 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Deliochus zelivira (Messy Leaf Curling Spider) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Ctenotus robustus (Robust Striped-skink) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 22 Dec 2023 by Gallpix
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Phyllotocus sp. (genus) (Nectar scarab) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
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Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Austrotephritis poenia (Australian Fruit Fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Trichophthalma sp. (genus) (Tangle-vein fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 23 Nov 2023 by galah681
Catocheilus sp. (genus) (Smooth flower wasp) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 23 Nov 2023 by Christine
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Nov 2023 by AndyRussell
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Nov 2023 by galah681
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Nov 2023 by galah681
Gallirallus philippensis (Buff-banded Rail) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Nov 2023 by BenW
Austrotephritis poenia (Australian Fruit Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Mordella sp. (genus) (Pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Rubus parvifolius (Native Raspberry) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Dicranolaius concinicornis (Melyrid flower beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Cylindromyia sp. (genus) (Bristle fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Mordella sp. (genus) (Pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Glyphipterix (genus) (A sedge moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by AndyRussell
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2023 by AndyRussell
Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Oct 2023 by galah681
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by galah681
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Oct 2023 by Untidy

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  • 28 Nov 2019 11:15 AM Recorded on
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  • Calistemon sieberi Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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