Insects
Bees (Hymenoptera, Apiformes)
Sighting 4529368

Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus

1 Hylaeine colletid bee at ANBG

Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus at ANBG - 21 Nov 2023
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus at ANBG - 21 Nov 2023
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus at ANBG - 21 Nov 2023
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus at ANBG - 21 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus 21 Nov 2023 michael.batley
Exoneura sp. (genus) 21 Nov 2023 CarbonAI
Unidentified 21 Nov 2023 HelenCross

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2 comments

RogerF wrote:
   22 Nov 2023
Great shot Helen. I'm also searching for pictures of visitors to flowers of Blueberry Ash, Elaeocarpus reticulatus
HelenCross wrote:
   22 Nov 2023
Thanks Roger, I'll keep my eye out

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 21 Nov 2023 12:31 PM Recorded on
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Additional information

  • Coachwood - Ceratocephalum apetalum Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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