Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata

Golden-Green Carpenter Bee at Acton, ACT

Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2020
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2020
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2020
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 20 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Xylocopa aeratus 21 Nov 2020 michael.batley
Xylocopa aeratus 21 Nov 2020 TimL

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The images show a male patrolling the bushes looking for a female to mate with. The images are poor quality, taken with a telephoto lens of a fast moving MGCB and are provided for the sighting record of this endangered bee.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 20 Nov 2020 11:21 AM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by
  • Priority species lists

    ACT Most Wanted!

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Male Gender

Species information

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