Lasioglossum (Homalictus) punctatus

2 A halictid bee at Aranda, ACT

Lasioglossum (Homalictus) punctatus at Aranda, ACT - 26 May 2022
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) punctatus at Aranda, ACT - 26 May 2022
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) punctatus at Aranda, ACT - 26 May 2022
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) punctatus at Aranda, ACT - 26 May 2022
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Identification history

Lasioglossum (Homalictus) punctatus 30 May 2022 michael.batley
Unidentified 30 May 2022 CathB

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This bee appeared to emerge from the ground and crawled away rapidly.

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   30 May 2022
While there is nothing in the photos to suggest that it is NOT Homalictus punctatus, I can't see things that would make the identification certain. That species is believed to nest in the ground.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 26 May 2022 04:20 PM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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