Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata

Golden-Green Carpenter Bee at Acton, ACT

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

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

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The images show one of two females present on the Croweas at ANBG Section 46. One female left immediately whilst this one remained for several minutes. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting of the two females.

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   15 Apr 2019
Lovely pictures Tim.

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 14 Apr 2019 01:23 PM Recorded on
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  • Crowea Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Female Gender

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