1 A Masked Bee at QPRC LGA
Identification history
| Meroglossa itamuca | 30 Jan 2024 | michael.batley | ||
| Unidentified | 28 Jan 2024 | LisaH |
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4 comments
PeterA
wrote:
29 Jan 2024
Probably Meroglossa - maybe M. sulcifrons by the shape of the yellow markings, but not enough detail to confirm. Could also be Amphylaeus.
Michael?
Michael?
LisaH
wrote:
29 Jan 2024
I have a number of other photos - what would help to narrow down possible ID? They aren’t amazing pics, but happy to submit a further post
michael.batley
wrote:
30 Jan 2024
The large yellow patch below the pronotal tubercle indicates that it is Meroglossa. The Amphylaeus species with dark faces do not have that. Females of the two species M. itamuca and M. sulcifrons are very difficult to separate and there are even occasional specimens that seem to be intermediate.
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Location information
- Maps Mongarlowe River QPRC LGA
- Places Mongarlowe, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 28 Jan 2024 11:38 AM Recorded on
- LisaH Recorded by
Additional information
- Bursaria 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
Species information
- Meroglossa itamuca Scientific name
- A Masked Bee Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-Invasive
- Machine learning
- External link More information
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