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Thyreus caeruleopunctatus

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Thyreus caeruleopunctatus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Apidae
Genus: Thyreus
Species:
T. caeruleopunctatus
Binomial name
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus

Thyreus caeruleopunctatus, commonly known as the chequered cuckoo bee,[1] is a parasitic bee of the genus Thyreus, also called cuckoo bees. It is a stocky bee, notable for its brilliant metallic blue and black banded colors. Like other Thyreus, they are kleptoparasites of Amegilla species.[2] They are found in Australia and Papua New Guinea.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Cuckoo Bee (Thyreus)". Aussie Bee. 2011. Retrieved 2023-09-22. the Chequered Cuckoo Bee (Thyreus caeruleopunctatus)
  2. ^ Cardale, Josephine (1968). "PARASITES AND OTHER ORGANISMS ASSOCIATED WITH NESTS OF AMEGILLA FRIESE (HYMENOPTERA: ANTHOPHORINAE)". Australian Journal of Entomology. 7 (1): 29–34. doi:10.1111/j.1440-6055.1968.tb00697.x.
  3. ^ Lieftinck, M.A. (1962). "Revision of the Indo-Australian species of the genus Thyreus Panzer (= Crocisa Jurine) (Hym., Apoidea, Anthophoridae) Part 3. Oriental and Australian species". Zoologische Verhandelingen. 53 (1): 8–9. Retrieved 2023-09-22.