Trichocolletes sp. (genus)

Spring Bee at Holder, ACT

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Identification history

Trichocolletes sp. (genus) 20 Jul 2026 PeterA
Trichocolletes sp. (genus) 17 Jul 2026 Miranda

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Looked similar to a honey bee at first glance but was slightly smaller with a different flight pattern - more hovering and rapid direction changes.

3 comments

Csteele4 wrote:
   18 Jul 2026
Hardenbergia in flower, already!
PeterA wrote:
   20 Jul 2026
In July! A very early spring bee.
Miranda wrote:
   20 Jul 2026
Or a confused one!

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  • Hardenbergia Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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