Hyphesma atromicans

Murrumbateman, NSW

Hyphesma atromicans at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Dec 2022
Hyphesma atromicans at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Dec 2022
Hyphesma atromicans at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Dec 2022
Hyphesma atromicans at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Dec 2022
Hyphesma atromicans at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Dec 2022
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Identification history

Hyphesma atromicans 23 Dec 2022 michael.batley
Unidentified 22 Dec 2022 SimoneC

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Not completely sure this is a bee. Could it be a Pachyprosopis?

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   23 Dec 2022
This is a very difficult bee to identify even with good photos like these. You are right. It may be a Pachyprosopis species, but my guess is Hyphesma based on the colour of the legs and the abundance of H. atromicans.

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Tapeigaster nigricornis (Striped Sun Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Jun 2022 by SimoneC
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Fossombronia sp. (genus) (A leafy liverwort) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Jun 2022 by SimoneC
Paradoxosomatidae sp. (family) (Millipede) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 May 2022 by SimoneC
Chloroclystis filata (Filata Moth, Australian Pug Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 May 2022 by SimoneC
Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 May 2022 by SimoneC
Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 May 2022 by SimoneC
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Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Apr 2022 by SimoneC
Aades cultratus (Weevil) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Apr 2022 by SimoneC
Myrmarachne sp. (genus) (Unidentified Ant-mimic jumping spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Apr 2022 by SimoneC
Lipotriches (Austronomia) australica at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Apr 2022 by SimoneC
Teleogryllus commodus (Black Field Cricket) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Apr 2022 by SimoneC
Panesthia australis (Common wood cockroach) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Apr 2022 by SimoneC
Geocoris sp. (genus) (A big-eyed bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Apr 2022 by SimoneC
Paropsis bella (Beautiful Leaf Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Apr 2022 by SimoneC
Sapromyza sp. (genus) (A lauxaniid fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Apr 2022 by SimoneC
Heteroteucha occidua (A concealer moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Theronia sp. (genus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Lemidia accincta (Clerid beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Philagra parva (Beaked spittlebug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Hednota species near grammellus (Pyralid or snout moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Rhinotia haemoptera (Lycid-mimic belid weevil, Slender Red Weevil) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Calomela moorei (Acacia Leaf Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Palaeosia undescribed species at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
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Persicaria hydropiper (Water Pepper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 14 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Trilaccus mimeticus (Braconid-mimic plant bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Acyphas semiochrea (Omnivorous Tussock Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Anoplognathus brunnipennis (Green-tailed Christmas beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Gonipterus scutellatus (Eucalyptus snout beetle, gum tree weevil) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Gonipterus pulverulentus (Eucalyptus weevil) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Leucophoroptera sp. (genus) (Mirid bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Ptilogyna sp. (genus) (A crane fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Hyleoides concinna (Wasp-mimic bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Mar 2022 by SimoneC
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Theclinesthes serpentata (Saltbush Blue) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Spoladea recurvalis (Beet Webworm) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Sidnia kinbergi (Australian crop mirid) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Paropsisterna laesa (Laesa leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Xanthagrion erythroneurum (Red & Blue Damsel) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Hypattalus sp. (genus) (A soft-winged flower beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Hylaeorhiza) nubilosus (A yellow-spotted masked bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Faveria tritalis (Couchgrass Webworm) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Paropsis aspera (Eucalyptus Tortoise Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Anoplognathus hirsutus (Hirsute Christmas beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Melobasis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Melobasis jewel Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Acanthinevania sp. (genus) (Hatchet wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) euxanthus (Plasterer bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Diplacodes bipunctata (Wandering Percher) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Feb 2022 by SimoneC
Conocephalus sp. (genus) (A Tussock Katydid) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Pardillana limbata (Common Pardillana) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Merophyas divulsana (Lucerne Leafroller) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Trigonidium sp. (genus) (A Sword-tail Cricket) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Micraspis frenata (Striped Ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Megachile ferox (Resin bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Stigmacros sp. (genus) (An Ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Pergagrapta sp. (genus) (A sawfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Sphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphex digger wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 14 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Microvalgus sp. (genus) (Flower scarab) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 14 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Euprosopoides) perplexus at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) amiculinus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Megachile (Hackeriapis) oblonga (A Megachild bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Jan 2022 by SimoneC
Acanthiza nana (Yellow Thornbill) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Jan 2022 by SimoneC

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 10 Dec 2022 01:34 PM Recorded on
  • SimoneC Recorded by

Additional information

  • Callistemon Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

Species information

  • Hyphesma atromicans Scientific name
  • Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 592m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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