Megachile sp. (several subgenera)

Resin Bees at Royal National Park, NSW

Megachile sp. (several subgenera) at Royal National Park, NSW - 12 Mar 2023
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) at Royal National Park, NSW - 12 Mar 2023
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) at Royal National Park, NSW - 12 Mar 2023
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) at Royal National Park, NSW - 12 Mar 2023
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) at Royal National Park, NSW - 12 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Megachile sp. (several subgenera) 15 Mar 2023 michael.batley
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) 15 Mar 2023 JudeWright

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2 comments

   15 Mar 2023
It is hard to see exactly what she is, but the only species I can think of with what I think I can see is Megachile ordinaria.
JudeWright wrote:
   15 Mar 2023
Thanks Michael

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 12 Mar 2023 12:49 PM Recorded on
  • JudeWright Recorded by

Additional information

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

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