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Waroon Cloak-and-dagger Bee Thyreus waroonensis Australia,Geotagged,Thyreus waroonensis,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Waroon Cloak-and-dagger Bee Thyreus waroonensis

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The Waroon Cloak-and-dagger Bee

"Thyreus waroonensis" is a species of bee in the family Apidae. It was described by Theodore D. A. Cockerell in 1913. The body is 8–12 mm long, and the dorsal side is black with white hair spots. The species occurs across a large part of mainland Australia. It is a kleptoparasite, using bees from the "Amegilla" genus as hosts.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
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Uploaded Aug 4, 2025. Captured Aug 4, 2025 15:01 in GPPR+WP Port Augusta West SA, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/9.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.