Eumeninae (subfamily)

Unidentified Potter wasp at Acton, ACT

Eumeninae (subfamily) at Acton, ACT - 16 May 2022
Eumeninae (subfamily) at Acton, ACT - 16 May 2022
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Identification history

Eumeninae (subfamily) 19 May 2022 SimoneC
Eumeninae (subfamily) 19 May 2022 SimoneC
Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale 19 May 2022 Roger

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I though this was wasp, but looking at different photos I think its a Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale bee

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   19 May 2022
No, your first guess was right. The most obvious thing is that the wings are folded longitudinally. None of our bees can do that. On the other hand, it shows how good the mimicry can be.
RogerF wrote:
   20 May 2022
Feeding at flower of Geraldton Wax, one of the few plants flowering in ANBQ at the moment and supplying nectar

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 16 May 2022 11:27 AM Recorded on
  • Roger Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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