Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium
Halictid bee at Googong, NSW
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| Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium | michael.batley | 11 Nov 2016 | |
| Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium | michael.batley | 11 Nov 2016 | |
| Unverified | Wandiyali | 9 Nov 2016 |
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Wahlenbergia pollinator, Box Gum Grassy Woodland
4 comments
11 Nov 2016
The species is common in the area and males like this are often found clustering together overnight.
11 Nov 2016
The hind legs are more slender and less hairy than those of the female, see:
http://media.padil.gov.au/Species/138279/15986-large.jpg
http://media.padil.gov.au/Species/138279/15979-large.jpg
The definitive test is counting the number of antennal segments or getting a good look at the face. Only the male has a pale yellow patch on the lower edge of the head seen from the front.
http://media.padil.gov.au/Species/138279/15986-large.jpg
http://media.padil.gov.au/Species/138279/15979-large.jpg
The definitive test is counting the number of antennal segments or getting a good look at the face. Only the male has a pale yellow patch on the lower edge of the head seen from the front.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.211200-35.421640
- Altitude 792.3m
- Maps Wandiyali-Environa Conservation Area
- Places Googong, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 9 Nov 2016 09:38 PM Recorded on
- Wandiyali Recorded by
Collections
- Wandiyali Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium Bees (Hymenoptera, Apiformes) Insects
Species information
- Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium Scientific name
- Halictid bee Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1144m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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Synonyms
Lasioglossum lanarium