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Unusual, Rare & Beautiful Hymenopterans

Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:06 pm
by boghaunter1
A selection of interesting Hymenopterans available for sale in the past...

Megalaura garuda pr. - Peleng Isl. - $100.00 USD

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Unusual, but beautiful color for a bumblebee sp. - Java

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John K.

Re: Unusual, Rare & Beautiful Hymenopterans

Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:17 pm
by boghaunter1
More "interesting" Worldwide Hymenopterans...

Giant Ichneumon wasp from Sabah, N. Borneo - +230mm!

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Synagris cornuta - Cameroon

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John K.

Re: Unusual, Rare & Beautiful Hymenopterans

Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:52 pm
by boghaunter1
Additional Worldwide Hymenopterans...

Xylocopa sp. - S. Africa

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Another Xylocopa sp. - Africa

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John K.

Re: Unusual, Rare & Beautiful Hymenopterans

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:13 pm
by livingplanet3
boghaunter1 wrote: Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:06 pm Unusual, but beautiful color for a bumblebee sp. - Java...
Xylocopa caerulea -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylocopa_caerulea

Yes, a very beautiful shade of blue! -

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Re: Unusual, Rare & Beautiful Hymenopterans

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2023 4:21 pm
by livingplanet3
World's largest species of bee (Megachile pluto), previously thought to be extinct -