Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus)

Halictid bee at Gundaroo, NSW

Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) at Gundaroo, NSW - 27 Oct 2016
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Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) 19 Nov 2018 michael.batley
Lipotriches sp. (genus) 19 Nov 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 29 Sep 2018 MaartjeSevenster

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   20 Nov 2018
The very narrow white hair bands are at the front edge of the abdominal segments showing that this is a Lasioglossum species. Lipotriches have hair bands on the rear edge of their abdominal segments. Other indications are the red abdomen (the very few Lipotriches species with red abdomens are found in arid areas) and the relatively slender body. L. (Parasphecodes) species don't usually show hair bands, but when the abdomen is distended with nectar, very narrow white bands may be seen.
   21 Nov 2018
Thanks Michael - the information and identification tips are much appreciated

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