Euryglossa ephippiata
Saddleback Euryglossine Bee at Jerrabomberra, NSW
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| Euryglossa ephippiata | PeterA | 28 Nov 2024 | |
| Euryglossa depressa | DianneClarke | 26 Nov 2024 |
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2 comments
28 Nov 2024
The black thorax version, Dianne. Can just see the coloured antennae segments 9 & 10 on the male. No fringe around the back of the head that is seen on the female E. depressa.
28 Nov 2024
Thanks Peter - the coloured antennae segments you mention are more visible in some of the other photos I took.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.211290-35.382800
- Places Jerrabomberra, NSW
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 25 Nov 2024 11:07 AM Recorded on
- DianneClarke Recorded by
- Kunzea Associated plant
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
- Mixed Gender
- Mating Breeding behaviour
- Yes Insect on a flower
Collections
- DianneClarke Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Euryglossa ephippiata Bees (Hymenoptera, Apiformes) Insects
Species information
- Euryglossa ephippiata Scientific name
- Saddleback Euryglossine Bee Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 980m Recorded at altitude
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