Euryglossina (Euryglossina) fuscescens

Plasterer bee at Murrumbateman, NSW

Euryglossina (Euryglossina) fuscescens at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Jan 2023
Euryglossina (Euryglossina) fuscescens at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Jan 2023
Euryglossina (Euryglossina) fuscescens at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Jan 2023
Euryglossina (Euryglossina) fuscescens at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Jan 2023
Euryglossina (Euryglossina) fuscescens at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Euryglossina (Euryglossina) fuscescens 14 Jan 2023 michael.batley
Euryglossina (Euryglossina) fuscescens 14 Jan 2023 SimoneC

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Not sure of the ID the facial markings seem to match other images but the colour of the hind legs may not be right

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   14 Jan 2023
E. fuscescens, E. flaviventris and E. hypochroma are all very common and impossible to tell apart without a microscope. All three show small amounts of colour variation.
SimoneC wrote:
   14 Jan 2023
Thanks Michael, I was really pleased to see this was a genus I hadn’t seen before, once I looked at the photos- I wasn’t even sure it was a bee with the naked eye

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Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Pheidole sp. (genus) (Seed-harvesting ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 23 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Rivellia sp. (genus) (Signal fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 20 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Pseudohalme laetabilis (A Longhorn Beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Austrolestes annulosus (Blue Ringtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Austrotephritis sp. (genus) (Fruit fly or Seed fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Dermestidae sp. (family) (Dermestid, carpet or hide beetles) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Chloroclystis (genus) (A geometer moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Neuroptera (order) (Unidentified lacewing) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Sphaerophoria macrogaster (Hover Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Gnaphosidae (family) (Ground spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 14 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Sylvicola dubius (Wood-gnat) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 13 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Anzoplana trilineata (A Flatworm) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Leistomorpha brontoscopa (A concealer moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 10 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Nyssus albopunctatus (White-spotted swift spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 9 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Daerlac cephalotes (Ant Mimicking Seedbug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Geometridae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified IMMATURE Geometer moths) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 7 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Austropeplea sp. (genus) (Freshwater snail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Netelia sp. (genus) (An Ichneumon wasp) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 3 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
Argas sp. (genus) (A soft or leather tick) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 1 Sep 2021 by SimoneC
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Saprinus (Saprinus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Metallic hister beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Odontomyrme sp. (genus) (A velvet ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 31 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Acropolitis rudisana (Family Tortricinae) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 29 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 28 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Amphipod (order Amphipoda, family Talitridae) (Lawn shrimp, landhopper) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Jotus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Jotus Jumping Spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Heteronyx dimidiatus (Dimidiatus scarab beetle) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Rhytidoponera metallica (Greenhead ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 22 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Iridomyrmex rufoniger (Tufted Tyrant Ant) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Lichen - crustose at Murrumbateman, NSW - 17 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 16 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 14 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Sidymella hirsuta (Hairy crab spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Miturgidae (family) (False wolf spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Argoctenus sp. (genus) (Wandering ghost spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Melolonthinae sp. (subfamily) (Cockchafer) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 11 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Neosparassus calligaster (Beautiful Badge Huntsman) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 8 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Cladonia sp. (genus) (Cup Lichen) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 6 Aug 2021 by SimoneC
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Jul 2021 by SimoneC
Helina sp. (genus) (Muscid fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Jul 2021 by SimoneC
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 30 Jul 2021 by SimoneC
Opiliones (order) (Unidentified harvestman) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 27 Jul 2021 by SimoneC
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 25 Jul 2021 by SimoneC
Micromus tasmaniae (Tasmanian Brown Lacewing) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Jul 2021 by SimoneC
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 21 Jul 2021 by SimoneC
Grylloidea (superfamily) (Unidentified cricket) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 15 Jul 2021 by SimoneC
Scleroderma sp. (Scleroderma) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 19 Jun 2021 by SimoneC

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  • 13 Jan 2023 04:36 PM Recorded on
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  • Callistemon Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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