Thyreus caeruleopunctatus

1 Chequered cuckoo bee at Karabar, NSW

Thyreus caeruleopunctatus at Karabar, NSW - 16 Feb 2025 01:56 PM
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus at Karabar, NSW - 16 Feb 2025 01:56 PM
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Thyreus caeruleopunctatus 18 Feb 2025 PeterA
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus 16 Feb 2025 CarbonAI
Unidentified 16 Feb 2025 NathanaelC

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There were probably three other species of bee around this cluster of lavender at the top of White Rocks crag, mostly Apis mellifera but I think also a blue-banded bee and a darker slightly larger bee than the western honey bee.

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  • Lavender Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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