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Neon Cuckoo Bee

Thyreus nitidulus

Photo by Andrea Lim
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Field Notes

Description:

Body length to 7mm. Distinct metallic blue iridescent bands across abdomen. Foraging for food on the profilic flowering Petrea volubilis

Habitat:

Suburban garden, Cairns QLD

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Comments (21)

Thank you Lori and Mayra. Yes the colours are striking ;-)
Beautiful photo. The color combination is wonderful.
What a wonderful contrast!
Thank you for the lovely comments. Much appreciated!
Great to find it on the Petrea! The colors knock your socks off!
The purple flower is Common name: Queen's Wreath, Sandpaper Vine, Purple Wreath, Blue Bird Vine or Petrea volubilis http://toptropicals.com/html/toptropicals/plant_wk/petrea.htm
Beautiful shot Andrea! What is the flower please?

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