Megachile lucidiventris

Resin bee, Megachilid bee at Paddys River, ACT

Megachile lucidiventris at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Dec 2022
Megachile lucidiventris at Paddys River, ACT - 29 Dec 2022
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Identification history

Megachile lucidiventris 29 Dec 2022 michael.batley
Unidentified 29 Dec 2022 HelenCross

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2 comments

   29 Dec 2022
With a large number of mites on the back.
HelenCross wrote:
   29 Dec 2022
Ah, I thought that was just its colour!

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 29 Dec 2022 09:36 AM Recorded on
  • HelenCross Recorded by

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  • Leptospermum Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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