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The Golden-browed Resin Bee (Megachile aurifrons) are opportunistic and are known to take over the abandoned mud nests of other wasps. With their reddish eyes and golden-brow they are an interesting bee to watch, especially when preparing the nest for their offspring.

Golden-browed Resin Bee (Megachile aurifrons), Alice Springs, NT
Golden-browed Resin Bee (Megachile aurifrons), Alice Springs, NT

We hope you enjoy some of our short video footage of the Golden-browed Resin Bee (Megachile aurifrons). These were filmed in Alice Springs, Northern Territory.

Golden-browed Resin Bee (Megachile aurifrons), Alice Springs, NT (video min:sec 00:56)
Golden-browed Resin Bee (Megachile aurifrons), Alice Springs, NT (video min:sec 00:18)
Golden-browed Resin Bee (Megachile aurifrons), Alice Springs, NT (video min:sec 01:56)
Golden-browed Resin Bee (Megachile aurifrons), Alice Springs, NT (video min:sec 02:05)

  • Scientific classification
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Arthropoda
  • Class: Insecta
  • Order: Hymenoptera
  • Family: Megachilidae
  • Genus: Megachile
  • Species: Megachile aurifrons

Megachile aurifronscapping the nest generalist feeder nest cell activity nesting new life opportunity knocks makita pollen private moments red eyes five eyes resin squatting bee video bee video sequel

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