Insects
Bees (Hymenoptera, Apiformes)
Sighting 4621249

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Identification history

Apis mellifera 25 Nov 2024 CarbonAI
Hyleoides concinna 25 Nov 2024 HayleyLTPCanberra

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Small orange and black bee

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michael.batley wrote:
   27 Nov 2024
The fact that she is carrying her prey (a dead fly) is proof that she is not a mimic but a real wasp.

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Additional information

  • True Nest present
  • bee Associated animal
  • Rotting Log Associated plant
  • Burrow Breeding behaviour
  • Female Gender
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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