Gypsy Cuckoo Bee
€95.00
Gypsy Cuckoo Bee (or Bohemian Cuckoo Bee) is considered a near-threatened species despite being found across Ireland in a variety of habitats. Cuckoo Bees do not belong to a colony or build their own nests but, instead, lay their eggs into the egg chambers in other bee’s nests (hence the name). When the larva hatches, it consumes the pollen ball placed in the egg chamber by the host species and, if there happens to be a host species larva in the same chamber, it will eat that too! This Gypsy Cuckoo Bee was photographed in the Boggeragh Mts, Co. Cork in June 2018.
Limited edition 25 \ 25 remaining
Wishlist- Colour photographs are printed on premium Hahnemühle Lustre paper and mounted within bevelled, glacier-white Larson-Juhl mounts and backing boards.
- Size: Print is 304mm x 203mm (12″”x8”). Outer mount is 406mm x 304mm (16”x12″”), allowing for a standard frame size.
- Limited editions are signed by Eric Dempsey, numbered and limited to 25. Each print comes with a Certificate of Limited Edition.
- For postage, our mounted prints are carefully wrapped within a glassine sleeve, tissue paper and ribbon, before being placed into strong, black glossy envelopes. Finally, they are sealed with our branded stamp and labels, making our mounted prints an ideal gift to yourself or someone dear to you.

10% of all profits made on the sale of images will be donated to Birdwatch Ireland to continue their important conservation work throughout Ireland.
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