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The Neon Cuckoo Bee, Thyreus nitidulus. Stunningly beautiful, with glittering metallic blue spots, these bees lead a life of deceit! They prey on the nests of blue banded bees.
This magnificent photo was kindly contributed by Peter O.

This closely related bee, the Domino Cuckoo Bee Thyreus lugubris, preys on the nests of Teddy Bear Bees.
Photograph by Anne Dollin

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