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Exoneura sp. (genus)

A reed bee at Captains Flat, NSW

Exoneura sp. (genus) at Captains Flat, NSW - 18 Sep 2023
Exoneura sp. (genus) at Captains Flat, NSW - 18 Sep 2023
Exoneura sp. (genus) at Captains Flat, NSW - 18 Sep 2023
Exoneura sp. (genus) at Captains Flat, NSW - 18 Sep 2023
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Identification history

Exoneura sp. (genus) 18 Sep 2023 michael.batley
Unidentified 18 Sep 2023 Csteele4

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User's notes

Dozens of tiny bees enjoying nectar on Leucopogon affinis bush. Red abdomen and black thorax.

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Nearby sightings

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Polyscias sambucifolia (Elderberry Panax) at Captains Flat, NSW - 28 Sep 2023 by Csteele4
Tetratheca bauerifolia (Heath Pink-bells) at Captains Flat, NSW - 18 Sep 2023 by Csteele4
Comesperma volubile (Love Creeper) at Captains Flat, NSW - 11 Sep 2023 by Csteele4
Comesperma volubile (Love Creeper) at Captains Flat, NSW - 6 Sep 2023 by Csteele4
Thysanotus tuberosus (Common Fringe-lily) at Captains Flat, NSW - 5 Jan 2023 by Csteele4

Location information

Species information

  • Exoneura sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • A reed bee Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 18 Sep 2023 04:07 PM Recorded on
  • Csteele4 Recorded by

Additional information

  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower
  • Leucopogon affinis Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • False Bee nest present

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