Megachile lucidiventris

Resin bee, Megachilid bee at Paddys River, ACT

Megachile lucidiventris at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jan 2015
Megachile lucidiventris at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jan 2015
Megachile lucidiventris at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jan 2015
Megachile lucidiventris at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jan 2015
Megachile lucidiventris at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Jan 2015
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Identification history

Megachile lucidiventris 5 Jan 2020 michael.batley
Megachile lucidiventris 5 Jan 2020 michaelb

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On the western side of the Murrumbidgee River, north of Tharwa.

2 comments

   5 Jan 2020
Nice images
michaelb wrote:
   5 Jan 2020
Thanks Michael; it was twilight, they had settled down for the night and I was able to get quite close.

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Ferreola handschini (Orange-collared Spider Wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Jan 2019 by michaelb
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 19 Jan 2019 by michaelb
Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Jan 2019 by michaelb
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 16 Sep 2018 by michaelb
Merops ornatus (Rainbow Bee-eater) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Jan 2018 by michaelb
Oenothera indecora subsp. bonariensis (Small-flower Evening Primrose) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Apr 2017 by michaelb
Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 11 Mar 2017 by michaelb
Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Feb 2017 by michaelb
Mictis profana (Crusader Bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 25 Feb 2017 by michaelb
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Xanthium spinosum (Bathurst Burr) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jan 2017 by michaelb
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Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Jan 2017 by michaelb
Ancita australis (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2017 by michaelb
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Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Dec 2016 by michaelb
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Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Mar 2016 by michaelb
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Mar 2016 by michaelb
Icerya acaciae (Acacia mealy bug) at Paddys River, ACT - 2 Mar 2016 by michaelb
Polygonum aviculare (Wireweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 17 Feb 2016 by michaelb
Persicaria lapathifolia (Pale Knotweed) at Paddys River, ACT - 13 Feb 2016 by michaelb
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Jan 2016 by michaelb
Conium maculatum (Hemlock) at Paddys River, ACT - 8 Jan 2016 by michaelb
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Stizoptera bichenovii (Double-barred Finch) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Bolboschoenus medianus (A Sedge) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Eulamprus heatwolei (Yellow-bellied Water Skink) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Rumex conglomeratus (Clustered Dock) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Dec 2015 by michaelb
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Nov 2015 by michaelb
Dicranosterna immaculata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Nov 2015 by michaelb
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Platycercus elegans (Crimson Rosella) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 May 2015 by michaelb
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Apr 2015 by michaelb
Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) at Paddys River, ACT - 26 Feb 2015 by michaelb
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Feb 2015 by michaelb
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Feb 2015 by michaelb
Paropsisterna sp. (genus) (A leaf beetle) at Paddys River, ACT - 15 Feb 2015 by michaelb
Eucalyptus melliodora (Yellow Box) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Accipiter cirrocephalus (Collared Sparrowhawk) at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Paddys River, ACT - 3 Jan 2015 by michaelb
Foeniculum vulgare (Fennel) at Paddys River, ACT - 28 Dec 2014 by michaelb
Caligavis chrysops (Yellow-faced Honeyeater) at Paddys River, ACT - 27 Dec 2014 by michaelb
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Paddys River, ACT - 9 Dec 2014 by michaelb
Rubus anglocandicans (Blackberry) at Paddys River, ACT - 22 Nov 2014 by michaelb
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Mar 2014 by michaelb
Cyprinus carpio (Common Carp) at Paddys River, ACT - 18 Feb 2014 by michaelb
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Feb 2014 by michaelb
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Jan 2014 by michaelb
Intellagama lesueurii howittii (Gippsland Water Dragon) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Feb 2013 by michaelb
Phragmites australis (Common Reed) at Paddys River, ACT - 1 Mar 2007 by michaelb

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 1 Jan 2015 07:52 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by

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  • Asparagus officinalis Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Male Gender

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