Hylaeus sp. (genus)

A masked bee at Harrison, ACT

Hylaeus sp. (genus) at Harrison, ACT - 19 Mar 2024
Hylaeus sp. (genus) at Harrison, ACT - 19 Mar 2024
Hylaeus sp. (genus) at Harrison, ACT - 19 Mar 2024
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Hylaeus sp. (genus) 20 Mar 2024 PeterA
Hylaeus sp. (genus) 20 Mar 2024 DPRees125

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I think this is the same bee as lodged previously on https://canberra.naturemapr.org/sightings/4560315. I have got a clear image of it's face and it is interesting

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PeterA wrote:
   20 Mar 2024
Some unusual facial marks.
Any idea, Michael?
   21 Mar 2024
H. rotundiceps has been reported as occasionally having additional yellow on the fce.

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