Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata

Golden-Green Carpenter Bee at Acton, ACT

Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2020
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2020
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2020
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2020
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 18 Nov 2020
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Xylocopa aeratus 19 Nov 2020 michael.batley
Xylocopa aeratus 19 Nov 2020 TimL

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In the centre of each image is a lone male Carpenter bee which was sighted in ANBG's Section 219, patrolling a large bush at high speed for about a minute before moving on. No females were seen during this time. These are quite poor quality images taken at some distance with a telephoto lens of a very fast moving bee passing in and out of light and shade. The sighting is provided to add to the distribution record of this endangered species.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 18 Nov 2020 01:45 PM Recorded on
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    ACT Most Wanted!

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Male Gender

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