Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus)

Halictid bee at McKellar, ACT

Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) at McKellar, ACT - 23 Oct 2021
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) at McKellar, ACT - 23 Oct 2021
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Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) 26 Oct 2021 michael.batley
Unidentified 26 Oct 2021 Amata

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   26 Oct 2021
A megachilid female would carry pollen under the abdomen not on the hind legs. If the length is 8.5 mm then the only likely candidate is Lasioglossum lanarium.

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  • Papaver sp. Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Female Gender

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