Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata

1 Golden-Green Carpenter Bee at Acton, ACT

Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 09:41 AM
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 09:41 AM
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 09:41 AM
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 09:41 AM
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 3 Nov 2020 09:41 AM
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Xylocopa aeratus 3 Nov 2020 michael.batley
Xylocopa aeratus 3 Nov 2020 TimL

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MichaelMulvaney noted:

9 Nov 2020

Ist Botanic Gardens sighting of this rare bee this year - hopefully we can determine the overwintering sites this coming season

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Female Gender

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