Leioproctus sp. (genus)

Plaster bee at Mongarlowe, NSW

Leioproctus sp. (genus) at Mongarlowe, NSW - 28 Oct 2023
Leioproctus sp. (genus) at Mongarlowe, NSW - 28 Oct 2023
Leioproctus sp. (genus) at Mongarlowe, NSW - 28 Oct 2023
Leioproctus sp. (genus) at Mongarlowe, NSW - 28 Oct 2023
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Identification history

Leioproctus sp. (genus) 29 Oct 2023 michael.batley
Unidentified 28 Oct 2023 LisaH

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Similar size to European bee. I saw a similar sized bee a couple of km away, with light markings on its thorax, and a black abdomen like this one, and pollen gathered on its hind legs like this. (that bee flew off as I struggled to focus the camera)

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   29 Oct 2023
Black bees like this can be difficult to identify. I have chosen to call it Leioproctus because most of the pollen is on the lower leg. Lasioglossum carry quite a lot of their pollen on the upper leg as well.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 28 Oct 2023 04:20 PM Recorded on
  • LisaH Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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