Megachile sp. (several subgenera)

Resin Bees at Dulwich Hill, NSW

Megachile sp. (several subgenera) at Dulwich Hill, NSW - 18 Feb 2023
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) at Dulwich Hill, NSW - 18 Feb 2023
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) at Dulwich Hill, NSW - 18 Feb 2023
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) at Dulwich Hill, NSW - 18 Feb 2023
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) at Dulwich Hill, NSW - 18 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Megachile sp. 18 Feb 2023 michael.batley
Megachile sp. 18 Feb 2023 JudeWright

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User's notes

Quite small, haven’t noticed it visiting our garden before

2 comments

   18 Feb 2023
Based mostly on the size, I am wondering whether she is M. apicata.
JudeWright wrote:
   18 Feb 2023
I was looking at apicata too but the colour on the end of the abdomen didn’t look right. Will keep an eye out for her to try and get a better photo. Thanks Michael.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 18 Feb 2023 11:23 AM Recorded on
  • JudeWright Recorded by

Additional information

  • Oregano Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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