Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata

1 Golden-Green Carpenter Bee at Acton, ACT

Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2019
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2019
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2019
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2019
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 14 Mar 2019
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Identification history

Xylocopa aeratus 15 Mar 2019 michael.batley
Xylocopa aeratus 15 Mar 2019 TimL

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User'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

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 14 Mar 2019 02:15 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by
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    ACT Most Wanted!

Additional information

  • Croweas, 'Pink Blush' and 'Festival.' ANBG Section 46. Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Female Gender

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