Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata

Golden-Green Carpenter Bee at Acton, ACT

Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2018
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2018
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2018
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2018
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 15 Mar 2018
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Identification history

Xylocopa aeratus 19 Mar 2018 michael.batley
Xylocopa aeratus 19 Mar 2018 DerekC

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Only 1 bee at a time seen but repeat visits or different bees but not together.

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  • Acronychia littoralis (I now believe) Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Female Gender

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