Lipotriches sp. (genus)

Halictid bee at Cook, ACT

Lipotriches sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021
Lipotriches sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021
Lipotriches sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021
Lipotriches sp. (genus) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Lipotriches sp. (genus) 20 Jan 2021 michael.batley
Unidentified 20 Jan 2021 trevorpreston

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Small groups of these were sitting atop ripe seeds heads on tall grass stems.

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   20 Jan 2021
While they are certainly males of a Lipotriches species, I can't name the species. Size and the shape of the hind leg are important characteristics, but even with that information many species can't be named confidently without a major revision of the genus.

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 20 Jan 2021 12:05 PM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

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  • Tall native grass Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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