Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus)

Furrow Bee at McKellar, ACT

Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) at McKellar, ACT - 10 Jan 2022
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) at McKellar, ACT - 10 Jan 2022
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) at McKellar, ACT - 10 Jan 2022
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Identification history

Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) 10 Jan 2022 michael.batley
Unidentified 10 Jan 2022 Amata

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   10 Jan 2022
Homalictus is another genus in which females carry pollen mostly under the abdomen. The small size and especially the wing venation confirm the genus. I think the species is Homalictus sphecodoides, which is very common but often overlooked.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 10 Jan 2022 01:56 PM Recorded on
  • Amata Recorded by

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  • Veronica speciosa Associated plant
  • Apis mellifera Associated Insect
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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