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Xylocopa bombylans
Large, bright blue insect with a very loud buzz.
Riparian bush land - Harry's Hut camping area, Great Sandy National Park, Queensland.
Seen near the canoe-launch area at Harry's Hut. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get a clear shot but I believe this is a Metallic Carpenter bee. I can't find a pic that looks exactly like it.
Spotted on Apr 16, 2014
Submitted on Apr 25, 2014
6 Comments
Nice spotting then. Antennae, colour and abdominal segments look good.
Nah, we both looked at that. We're sure this is a bee. It was huge, much bigger and fatter than a wasp.
or like this? http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_...
..hmm it does look like bee antennae in #1
Yeah. Nath and I are both really leaning towards bee, but honestly, neither of us really have any idea.
Good colour. Did you check the Scolid wasps?