Hymenoptera: Apidae

Tetragonula carbonaria  

Native Bee (Tetragonula carbonaria) (Tetragonula carbonaria)
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© Geoff Walker 2016
Brisbane Botanic Gardens, QLD (Apr, 2016)
Common Names
  • Native Stingless Bee
  • Sugarbag Bee

As the name Native Stingless Bee suggests, this bee is your friend if it lands on you. With no sting it will depart without leaving any bad memories.

Native Bee (Tetragonula carbonaria) (Tetragonula carbonaria)

Native Stingless Bee

Native Bee (Tetragonula carbonaria) (Tetragonula carbonaria)

Native Stingless Bee

Native Bee (Tetragonula carbonaria) (Tetragonula carbonaria)

Native Stingless Bee

Native Bee (Tetragonula carbonaria) (Tetragonula carbonaria)

Native Stingless Bee

Native Bee (Tetragonula carbonaria) (Tetragonula carbonaria)

Native Stingless Bee