Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta

Blue Banded Bee at Woonona, NSW

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Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta PeterA 27 Feb 2023
Amegilla sp. (genus) PeterA 27 Feb 2023
Amegilla sp. (genus) LeighRoswen 27 Feb 2023

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I believe Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta but not choice in drop-down menu.

3 comments

   27 Feb 2023
I agree it is A. asserta. Can't see the lower abdominal hair bands clearly, but A. asserta also has a yellow mark on the scape (first antennae segment) which can just be seen in your photo.
Don't know why it doesn't come up in the potential species list - I'll look into it.
   27 Feb 2023
Thanks Peter. Just uploaded another photo that show lower abdomen clearer. Yes I see on the frontal shot the small yellow mark you are talking about.
   27 Feb 2023
Thanks for the extra photo, Leigh.
I contacted the administrators - new species need to be added via the 'Add species' box on the species page. I've added A. asserta.

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  • At least 1 Abundance
  • 24 Feb 2023 02:05 PM Recorded on
  • LeighRoswen Recorded by
  • Grevillea juniperina Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Female Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Yes Insect on a flower

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