Leioproctus sp. (genus)

Plaster bee at Namadgi National Park

Leioproctus sp. (genus) at Namadgi National Park - 7 Jan 2024
Leioproctus sp. (genus) at Namadgi National Park - 7 Jan 2024
Leioproctus sp. (genus) at Namadgi National Park - 7 Jan 2024
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Leioproctus sp. (genus) 11 Jan 2024 michael.batley
Colletidae (family) 8 Jan 2024 DPRees125

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not sure of ID here

2 comments

   11 Jan 2024
The pictures are very good, which allows us to see that there are two species shown here. The species with black hind legs is in Leioproctus (Leioproctus) while the one with reddish hind legs has only two submarginal cells in the forewing, so is in Leioproctus (Euryglossidia). Both are males, but without detailed examination it is not possible to guess the species.
DPRees125 wrote:
   12 Jan 2024
In can seperate them if you like. Weather was closing in at the time so very rushed

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower

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