Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sphecodoides

Furrow Bee at Acton, ACT

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Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sphecodoides PeterA 22 Nov 2024
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) CarbonAI 22 Nov 2024
Unverified TimL 22 Nov 2024

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The female native bee was collecting pollen when a male landed on top of her and mated, as shown in following sighting 4619973. The final image of this sequence is post-mating with the female at the top of the image and the male at the botton, on the petals.

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 21 Nov 2024 10:55 AM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Yes Insect on a flower

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