Amegilla sp. (genus)

3 Blue Banded Bee at Macarthur, ACT

Amegilla sp. (genus) at Macarthur, ACT - 13 Dec 2024 06:12 PM
Amegilla sp. (genus) at Macarthur, ACT - 13 Dec 2024 06:12 PM
Amegilla sp. (genus) at Macarthur, ACT - 13 Dec 2024 06:12 PM
Amegilla sp. (genus) at Macarthur, ACT - 13 Dec 2024 06:12 PM
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Amegilla sp. (genus) 14 Dec 2024 PeterA
Amegilla sp. (genus) 13 Dec 2024 CarbonAI
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta 13 Dec 2024 RodDeb

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3 comments

RogerF wrote:
   14 Dec 2024
Nectar robbing?
PeterA wrote:
   14 Dec 2024
Probably A. asserta but can't see clearly. Looks like robbing...
   15 Dec 2024
This behaviour by Amegilla is very common. They are frequently seen accessing nectar between the corolla and calyx of tubular flowers like Lamiaceae or Abelia.

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Insect on a flower

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