Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata

Golden-Green Carpenter Bee at Acton, ACT

Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 27 Nov 2020
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 27 Nov 2020
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 27 Nov 2020
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 27 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Xylocopa aeratus 30 Nov 2020 michael.batley
Xylocopa aeratus 30 Nov 2020 TimL

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A brief sighting of a fast moving lone female. Poor quality images, provided to add to the sighting and distribution record of this endangered bee.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 27 Nov 2020 12:04 AM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by
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    ACT Most Wanted!

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Female Gender

Species information

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