Thyreus Bee insect

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Thyreus himalayensisNovember 02,2026Chittagong Division, Bangladesh

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In the natural environment, one can often encounter various types of insects, and I generally find great pleasure in their beauty. I usually come across such insects while traveling from my home to the school where I work. The particular insect I am sharing today, however, was spotted right next to my workplace—the school. It is a flying insect known as a 'Thyreus bee.' I found it so striking that I took a few photographs using my mobile phone, which I have presented above for all my friends to see.

I spotted this insect resting on a flower amidst some weeds outside the school where I work. It was positioned in such a striking, almost suspended, manner that I found it truly delightful to observe. Although I am quite familiar with this type of insect, I had never before seen one with these specific colors. A Google search suggests that it belongs to a species of bee. I was quite captivated by this bee upon first sight, though my repeated attempts to capture a good photograph proved unsuccessful; consequently, I was unable to get a complete or clear shot of it. The insect features a beautiful, eye-catching combination of colors that makes it look absolutely exquisite. It possesses delicate, thin wings, which allow it to fly, travel between locations, and land on various flowering plants. I am now sharing the few photos I managed to take with my friends in the Hive community. Thank you all!

Camera usedSmartphone
LensMacro
Iso speedISO 40
Focal length2.13 mm
PhotographyThyreus himalayensis
LocationChittagong Division, Bangladesh
Photographeranisurdalim7@anisurdalim7
Link to originalcommunity
Linkhttps://www.inaturalist.org/observations/413142108
LatitudeLongitudeMap
23.5828490.86353https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=18/23.58284/90.86353
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