Amegilla (Zonamegilla) pulchra

3 Blue-banded Bee at Sydney, NSW

Amegilla (Zonamegilla) pulchra at Sydney, NSW - 8 Apr 2024
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Amegilla (Zonamegilla) pulchra 10 Apr 2024 michael.batley
Amegilla sp. (genus) 8 Apr 2024 PaperbarkNativeBees

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Foraging on pop up flower beds installed by City of Sydney in the CBD.

1 comment

   10 Apr 2024
Thanks for the ID Michael, much appreciated.

Alison :)

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  • Purple salvia Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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