Xylocopa (Lestis) bombylans

Peacock Carpenter Bee at Dulwich Hill, NSW

Xylocopa (Lestis) bombylans at Dulwich Hill, NSW - 19 Sep 2022
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Identification history

Xylocopa (Lestis) bombylans 5 Feb 2023 michael.batley
Xylocopa sp. 5 Feb 2023 JudeWright

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 19 Sep 2022 02:53 PM Recorded on
  • JudeWright Recorded by

Additional information

  • Hardenbergia cultivar Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Male Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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