Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale

Halictid bee at Higgins, ACT

Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale at Higgins, ACT - 29 Nov 2022
Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale at Higgins, ACT - 29 Nov 2022
Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale at Higgins, ACT - 29 Nov 2022
Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale at Higgins, ACT - 29 Nov 2022
Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale at Higgins, ACT - 29 Nov 2022
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Identification history

Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale 25 Nov 2023 michael.batley
Lasioglossum (Australictus) peraustrale 24 Nov 2023 SimoneC
Unidentified 24 Nov 2023 AlisonMilton

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Seems unusual behaviour but looking at the legs it looks like this wasp was collecting pollen rather than feeding on it or is this incidental?

2 comments

SimoneC wrote:
   24 Nov 2023
Actually a bee rather than a wasp
AlisonMilton wrote:
   25 Nov 2023
Thanks Simone. Explains why I couldn't find it under wasps.

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  • Acacia mearnsii Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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