Meroglossa itamuca
1 A Masked Bee at Mongarlowe, NSW
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| Meroglossa itamuca | michael.batley | 30 Jan 2024 | |
| Unverified | LisaH | 28 Jan 2024 |
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4 comments
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?
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
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.
Location information
- Maps Mongarlowe River
- Places Mongarlowe, NSW
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- LisaH Recorded by
- Bursaria Associated plant
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
- Yes Insect on a flower
Collections
- Insects & spiders on Bursaria spinosa - a research project. LisaH NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Bees (Hymenoptera, Apiformes) Insects Meroglossa itamuca
Species information
- Meroglossa itamuca Scientific name
- A Masked Bee Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- External link More information
Record quality
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