Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sphecodoides

Furrow Bee at Acton, ACT

Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sphecodoides at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2024
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sphecodoides at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2024
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sphecodoides at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2024
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sphecodoides at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2024
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sphecodoides at Acton, ACT - 21 Nov 2024
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Identification history

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

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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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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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