Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta

Blue Banded Bee at Higgins, ACT

Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta at Higgins, ACT - 27 Mar 2023
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta at Higgins, ACT - 27 Mar 2023
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta at Higgins, ACT - 27 Mar 2023
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta at Higgins, ACT - 27 Mar 2023
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Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta 16 Apr 2023 michael.batley
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta 16 Apr 2023 CarbonAI
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta 16 Apr 2023 AlisonMilton

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Larger than the other single blue-banded and they kept working while the other bee settled in to roost for the night. These bees did not roost ont he salvia but 'disappeared', making me think they are different species.

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  • Salvia Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Collecting pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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