Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus)

Halictid bee at Higgins, ACT

Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Mar 2023
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) 26 Mar 2023 michael.batley
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) 26 Mar 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 25 Mar 2023 Untidy

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Concentrating the nectar.

2 comments

   26 Mar 2023
It does look at bit like a Homalictus, but no Homalictus species has hair bands and they do not carry as much pollen on the legs as this little lady.
Untidy wrote:
   26 Mar 2023
Thank you, Michael M and Michael B.

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  • Salvia Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Other activity Insect behaviour on flower

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