Halictid bee at Perisher Valley, NSW
Identification history
| Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) | 2 hrs ago | PeterA | ||
| Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) | Yesterday | CarbonAI | ||
| Lasioglossum sp. (genus) | Yesterday | RobG1 |
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1 comment
PeterA
wrote:
2 hrs ago
There's a few things going on on this plant!
This bee could well be a male L. (Parasphecodes) subrussatum - it is an alpine bee that has distinct black rear segments on the abdomen. Similar to L. melbournense, but separated geographically.
This bee could well be a male L. (Parasphecodes) subrussatum - it is an alpine bee that has distinct black rear segments on the abdomen. Similar to L. melbournense, but separated geographically.
Location information
- Coordinates 148.376082-36.425925
- Maps Kosciuszko National Park
- Places Perisher Valley, NSW
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 27 Feb 2026 01:23 PM Recorded on
- RobG1 Recorded by
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RobG1 NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Bees (Hymenoptera, Apiformes) Insects Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) Bees (Hymenoptera, Apiformes) Insects
Additional information
- Gentianella muelleriana subsp. alpestris Associated plant
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Species information
- Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) Scientific name
- Halictid bee Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1718.2m Recorded at altitude
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- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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