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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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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