Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata

Golden-Green Carpenter Bee at Acton, ACT

Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 19 Mar 2021
Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata at Acton, ACT - 19 Mar 2021
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Identification history

Xylocopa aeratus 19 Mar 2021 michael.batley
Xylocopa aeratus 19 Mar 2021 TimL

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Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting of the bee. It was initially seen on the bush very briefly before leaving and returning within a minute. After briefly checking a couple of blossoms the bee left the area and didn't return within 10 minutes. From both of our observations this appeared to be a relatively young bee as no wing wear was evident.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 19 Mar 2021 11:12 AM Recorded on
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  • Podolobium aciculiferum Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Female Gender

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