Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus)
Halictid bee at Belconnen, ACT
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| Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) | michael.batley | 29 Aug 2023 | |
| Exoneura sp. (genus) | CarbonAI | 29 Aug 2023 | |
| Unverified | CathB | 29 Aug 2023 |
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User's notes
Many of these small bees, probably about 5 mm, visiting this group of plants.
3 comments
29 Aug 2023
This one has me puzzled. While obviously not Exoneura, I am unsure of the genus to which he belongs. There is something about the shape of the head that makes me think of Leioproctus obscurus, but the thorax of that species is usually hairier. If you manage to get a clear picture of the wing venation that might help narrow down the possibilities.
29 Aug 2023
Hello Michael. I have added a new sighting for these bees, sighting 4506408. These were the best views of the wings I could find. I'm afraid they're not great, but perhaps they will help.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.086180-35.270347
- Altitude 532.1m
- Maps Aranda Bushland
- Places Belconnen, ACT
Sighting information
- 4 - 15 Abundance
- 24 Aug 2023 03:08 PM Recorded on
- CathB Recorded by
- Leucopogon attenuatus Associated plant
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
- Yes Insect on a flower
Collections
- Winter Pollinator Research Project CathB Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) Bees (Hymenoptera, Apiformes) Insects
Species information
- Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) Scientific name
- Halictid bee Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 2063.3m Recorded at altitude
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