Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata

Golden-Green Carpenter Bee at Acton, ACT

Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 15 Nov 2019
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 15 Nov 2019
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 15 Nov 2019
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 15 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Xylocopa aeratus 16 Nov 2019 michael.batley
Xylocopa aeratus 16 Nov 2019 TimL

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Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting. The lone female led the male in an up-and-down flight around the bushes for about a minute before settling on a bush and mating occurring.

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 15 Nov 2019 11:17 AM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour

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