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Unidentified at suppressed - 23 Dec 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 23 Dec 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 23 Dec 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 23 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta 25 Feb 2024 PeterA
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta 23 Dec 2023 CarbonAI
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) cingulata 23 Dec 2023 KylieWaldon

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Never had such good encounters with this species. Four were hovering round this buddleja. Light was near perfect for photos.

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PeterA wrote:
   25 Feb 2024
Facial features match A. asserta, Kylie, even though the colours seem very bright. A. cingulata not seen in your area.
KylieWaldon wrote:
   26 Feb 2024
Thanks PeterA :)

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Sighting information

  • 4 Abundance
  • 23 Dec 2023 09:11 AM Recorded on
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by

Additional information

  • buddleja Butterfly Bush (pink form) Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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