Paracolletes crassipes

Murrumbateman, NSW

Paracolletes crassipes at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Jan 2023
Paracolletes crassipes at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Jan 2023
Paracolletes crassipes at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Jan 2023
Paracolletes crassipes at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Jan 2023
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Paracolletes crassipes 8 Jan 2023 michael.batley
Unidentified 8 Jan 2023 SimoneC

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Bigger, more robust and louder than a honey bee and appearing black. Very shy often flying off at the sight of the camera/me

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Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Scieropepla polyxesta (A Gelechioid moth (Xyloryctidae)) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Sphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Sphex digger wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Stenarella victoriae (An ichneumon parasitic wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Acrididae sp. (family) (Unidentified Grasshopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Conocephalus semivittatus (Meadow katydid) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 14 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Hoshihananomia leucosticta (Pintail or Tumbling flower beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 14 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Euryglossina (Euryglossina) fuscescens (Plasterer bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Eroschema poweri (A lycid-mimic Longhorn beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Glycyphana stolata (Brown Flower Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Euryglossa ephippiata (Saddleback Euryglossine Bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 12 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Badumna sp. (genus) (Lattice-web spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Eurys sp. (genus) (Eurys sawfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Prionyx sp. (genus) (Giant Thread-waisted Wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Obrida fascialis (One banded longicorn) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Aridaeus thoracicus (Tiger Longicorn Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Mallada traviatus (Goldeneye Lacewing) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Rosopaella cuprea (A leafhopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Lamprima aurata (Golden stag beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Hylaeorhiza) nubilosus (A yellow-spotted masked bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Diphucrania sp. (genus) (Jewel Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) amiculinus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 4 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Euprosopis) elegans (Harlequin Bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Megachile (Hackeriapis) canifrons at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) bicingulatum (Halictid Bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Zygometis xanthogaster (Crab spider or Flower spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sphecodoides (Furrow Bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Arkys walckenaeri (Triangle spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) clarki at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Furrow Bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Delias aganippe (Spotted Jezebel) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Micraspis frenata (Striped Ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Ceratopogonidae (family) (Biting Midge) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis (Common Brown Crane Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Braconidae (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Calomela vittata (Acacia leaf beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Oxythecta acceptella (Scat Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 18 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Austalis pulchella (Hover fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Pergidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Charaxes sempronius (Tailed Emperor) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Hyphesma atromicans at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Cylindromyia sp. (genus) (Bristle fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Megachile heliophila at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Austrolestes analis (Slender Ringtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Synthemis eustalacta (Swamp Tigertail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Aulacophora hilaris (Pumpkin Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Pergagrapta bicolor (A sawfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Eupselia melanostrepta (A Twig moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Pelecorhynchus fulvus (Orange cap-nosed fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Primeuchroeus sp. (genus) (Cuckoo Wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Sidymella sp. (genus) (A crab spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 2 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Paralastor sp. (genus) (Potter Wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Dec 2022 by SimoneC
Eleale pulchra (Clerid beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Neolaemosaccus sp. (genus) (A weevil) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Phyllotocus sp. (genus) (Nectar scarab) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Mecynopus cothurnatus (A longhorn beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Pison sp. (genus) (Black mud-dauber wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) amiculinus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) amiculinus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Dictyotus caenosus (Brown Shield Bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Philobota chionoptera (A concealer moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Eurema smilax (Small Grass-yellow) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Pseudolycus sp. (genus) (Lycid-mimic oedemerid beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Parapalaeosepsis plebeia (Ant fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Dasypodia selenophora (Southern old lady moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 24 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Ischnotoma (Ischnotoma) eburnea (A Crane Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Arsipoda laeviceps (a red-legged flea beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Psilota rubra (Red-tailed hoverfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Stiromesostenus sp. (genus) (An ichneumon wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Eleale pulchra (Clerid beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Depressa sp. (genus) (Lauxaniid fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Zoedia divisa (Zoedia longhorn beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Nov 2022 by SimoneC
Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 5 Nov 2022 by SimoneC

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 8 Jan 2023 10:52 PM Recorded on
  • SimoneC Recorded by

Additional information

  • Eucalyptus stricta Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Collecting pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

Species information

  • Paracolletes crassipes Scientific name
  • Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 639.7m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning

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