Megachile sp. (several subgenera)

Resin Bees at Dunlop, ACT

Megachile sp. (several subgenera) at Dunlop, ACT - 13 Dec 2023
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) at Dunlop, ACT - 13 Dec 2023
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) at Dunlop, ACT - 13 Dec 2023
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) at Dunlop, ACT - 13 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Megachile sp. 23 Dec 2023 michael.batley
Unidentified 23 Dec 2023 JR

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User's notes

This bee was feeding on lemon verbana. I suspect it is a Megachile.

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   23 Dec 2023
I think he is probably M. serricauda but can't be sure.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 13 Dec 2023 05:34 PM Recorded on
  • JR Recorded by

Additional information

  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • Lemon Verbana Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • False Bee nest present

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