Leioproctus sp. (genus)
Plaster bee at Molonglo Valley, ACT
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| Leioproctus sp. (genus) | michael.batley | 31 Oct 2022 | |
| Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) | MatthewFrawley | 31 Oct 2022 |
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31 Oct 2022
It is very difficult to be sure, but from a combination of what I can see of the wing venation, the end of the abdomne and the distribution of hairs on the hind legs I believe she is a Leioproctus species. Leioproctus fallax appears to specialise in visiting Hibbertia.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.089651-35.276092
- Maps Black Mountain
- Places Molonglo Valley, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 30 Oct 2022 11:21 AM Recorded on
- MatthewFrawley Recorded by
- Hibbertia obtusifolia Associated plant
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Unknown Gender
- Alive / healthy Animal health
- Yes Insect on a flower
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- MatthewFrawley Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Leioproctus sp. (genus) Bees (Hymenoptera, Apiformes) Insects
Species information
- Leioproctus sp. (genus) Scientific name
- Plaster bee Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1642m Recorded at altitude
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