Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata

Golden-Green Carpenter Bee at Acton, ACT

Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 15 Nov 2020
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 15 Nov 2020
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 15 Nov 2020
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 15 Nov 2020
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 15 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Xylocopa aeratus 15 Nov 2020 michael.batley
Xylocopa aeratus 15 Nov 2020 TimL

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The second sighting today of a lone female at ANBG Section 55. 8900811.7 Callistachys lanceolata. These are poor quality images which were taken with a telephoto lens of the bee moving around quickly at high level. They are provided to add to the distribution record of this endangered species. Thanks to Marcus and Barbara Leach for the initial sighting.

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  • 15 Nov 2020 11:57 AM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Female Gender

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