Hylaeus sp. (genus)

1 A masked bee at Harrison, ACT

Hylaeus sp. (genus) at Harrison, ACT - 14 Mar 2024 10:36 AM
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Identification history

Hylaeus sp. (genus) 15 Mar 2024 PeterA
Meroglossa itamuca 14 Mar 2024 DPRees125

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PeterA wrote:
   15 Mar 2024
Could be H. certus or H. honestus or something else, David, but need to see the face.
DPRees125 wrote:
   15 Mar 2024
Thanks, Will try again, did not hang around. It was a very large bee of this type, understand the need for the face.

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

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