Images Dated 24th July 2014

Karri forest (Eucalyptus diversicolor)

Karri forest (Eucalyptus diversicolor). Once used to pave the streets of Sydney and London, the wood of the Karri is extremely dense and very strong. Among the world's tallest trees, they have been known to reach a height of 76 m. Boranup Forest, Margaret River region, Western Australia

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Teddybear bee (Amegilla bombiformis)

Teddybear bee (Amegilla bombiformis) flying towards Salvia flower (cv. Black and Blue) to collect nectar and pollen. The long siphoning proboscis is clearly visible. Wauchope, New South Wales, Australia

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Thorn bugs (possibly Umbonia crassicornis)

Thorn bugs (possibly Umbonia crassicornis) on a branch. Each bug is about 10 mm long. The sharp spines or horns of bugs dropped to the ground can cause slow-healing wounds to bare feet. Costa Rica

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