Xylocopa aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at ANBG

1 Metallic Green Carpenter Bee at ANBG

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Identification history

Xylocopa aeratus	15 Mar 2019	michael.batley
Xylocopa aeratus	15 Mar 2019	Tim L

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Author's notes

A very active, lone female visiting the various Crowea bushes in this part of Section 46 and being chased from the flowers and in flight by the European Honey Bees that were present. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting.

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Location information

Coordinates 149.105992-35.276015
Maps ANBG
Places Acton, ACT

Species information

Not Sensitive
Rare or uncommon Native
Non-Invasive

Sighting information

1 Abundance
Croweas, 'Pink Blush' and 'Festival.' ANBG Section 46. Associated plant
25mm to 50mm Animal size (cm)
Female Gender
14 Mar 2019 Recorded on
Tim L Recorded by