Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) euxanthus

1 Plasterer bee at Casey, ACT

Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) euxanthus at Casey, ACT - 5 Nov 2024
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) euxanthus at Casey, ACT - 5 Nov 2024
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Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) euxanthus 8 Nov 2024 michael.batley
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) euxanthus 8 Nov 2024 Hejor1

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   8 Nov 2024
The other species with yellow across the collar is H. amiculus. The only way to distinguish it in photos from H. euxanthus is that it has shorter yellow marks on the face and less yellow on the hind leg.

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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