Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata

2 Golden-Green Carpenter Bee at Acton, ACT

Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 27 Sep 2018
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 27 Sep 2018
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 27 Sep 2018
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 27 Sep 2018
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 27 Sep 2018
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Xylocopa aeratus 27 Sep 2018 michael.batley
Xylocopa aeratus 27 Sep 2018 TimL

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MichaelMulvaney noted:

28 Sep 2018

First photo of this bee this year, which was once thought to be extinct in the ACT, but has now shown up four seasons in a row at the Botanic Gardens which is hosting a breeding population

User's notes

The sighting was on a Zieria Compacta which is adjacent to the Croweas frequented by these bees last summer. The bee was present for less than two minutes, left and didn't return. Thanks to Marcus Leach for help with this sighting.

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  • 27 Sep 2018 01:49 PM Recorded on
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  • The plant was a Zieria Compacta which is shown in the final image. Associated plant

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