Lipotriches sp. (genus)

1 Halictid bee at Googong, NSW

Lipotriches sp. (genus) at Googong, NSW - 1 Nov 2021
Lipotriches sp. (genus) at Googong, NSW - 1 Nov 2021
Lipotriches sp. (genus) at Googong, NSW - 1 Nov 2021
Lipotriches sp. (genus) at Googong, NSW - 1 Nov 2021
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Identification history

Lipotriches sp. (genus) 1 Nov 2021 michael.batley
Unidentified 1 Nov 2021 cherylhodges

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Several different native bees on this group of Dianellas. Location comes up as Googong, but it's actually in the Jerrabomberra reserve near Stockyard Creek.

3 comments

   1 Nov 2021
I love the blurring of the wings as she buzzes the anthers.
cherylhodges wrote:
   1 Nov 2021
Oh yes! So is it a female?
   2 Nov 2021
Yes. Males don't carry pollen on the legs.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 1 Nov 2021 12:06 PM Recorded on
  • cherylhodges Recorded by

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  • Dianella sp. Associated plant
  • Other native bees Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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