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Neon Cloak-and-dagger Bee - Thyreus nitidulus Neon cuckoo be is a very appropriate name for such a strongly coloured insect. <br /> This is the first time I seen one but only for 5 seconds. Australia,Geotagged,Neon cuckoo bee,North Nowra Nsw,Thyreus nitidulus,eamw bees,iridescent blue Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Neon Cloak-and-dagger Bee - Thyreus nitidulus

Neon cuckoo be is a very appropriate name for such a strongly coloured insect.
This is the first time I seen one but only for 5 seconds.

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The Neon Cloak-and-dagger Bee

"Thyreus nitidulus", commonly known as the neon cuckoo bee, is a parasitic bee of the genus "Thyreus", called cuckoo bees. It is a stocky bee, notable for its brilliant metallic blue- and black-banded colors.

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Uploaded Nov 14, 2017. Captured in 100 Mcmahons Rd, North Nowra NSW 2541, Australia.
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