Thyreus caeruleopunctatus

Chequered cuckoo bee at Holt, ACT

Thyreus caeruleopunctatus at Holt, ACT - 26 Dec 2020
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus at Holt, ACT - 26 Dec 2020
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus at Holt, ACT - 26 Dec 2020
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus at Holt, ACT - 26 Dec 2020
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Identification history

Thyreus caeruleopunctatus 27 Dec 2020 michael.batley
Thyreus nitidulus 26 Dec 2020 Simonster

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Bee appeared to be feeding on lavender. Have seen it last year/early this year in same plant, but this is first sighting this season. Have included some out of focus shots which show the patterns on the body.

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  • Lavender Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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