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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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Thyreus nitidulus

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Comments (21)
Andrea Lim
Thank you Lori and Mayra. Yes the colours are striking ;-)
lori.tas
Beautiful photo. The color combination is wonderful.
KarenL
What a wonderful contrast!
Andrea Lim
Thank you for the lovely comments. Much appreciated!
ceherzog
Great to find it on the Petrea! The colors knock your socks off!
Andrea Lim
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
VivBraznell
Beautiful shot Andrea! What is the flower please?

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PublishedApril 4, 2013

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