Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) quadratus
Namadgi National Park
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| Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) quadratus | PeterA | 24 Mar 2024 | |
| Hylaeus (Euprosopoides) rotundiceps | DPRees125 | 23 Mar 2024 |
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4 comments
24 Mar 2024
I think this is right, David - see https://michaelbatley.github.io/Bee-ID-SH/quadratus.htm
This would be a first sighting in this region.
Michael?
This would be a first sighting in this region.
Michael?
25 Mar 2024
Looking at the distribution map shown on the github site, H. quadratus is a definite possibility and the absence of pale marks on the legs is consistent with that. Unfortunately there is only a hint of the humped shape of the abdomen and I am always reluctant to put too much emphasis on face markings which can vary a bit. However, there is nothing at all that is inconsistent with the identification and I am happy for it to be labelled as H. quadratus.
25 Mar 2024
Thank you both for that, gone back through the stock of photos and loaded some decent side views of the same individual, hope that helps
25 Mar 2024
Yes, the shape of the abdomen narrows the possibilities to H. quadratus and H. certus and the face marks are more like the former.
Location information
- Coordinates 148.779051-35.526735
- Maps Namadgi National Park
- Places Cotter River, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 19 Mar 2024 12:41 PM Recorded on
- DPRees125 Recorded by
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
Collections
- Insects Bees (Hymenoptera, Apiformes) DPRees125 Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) quadratus
Species information
- Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) quadratus Scientific name
- Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
Record quality
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