Bees in the family Halictidae have a tongue which, although technically short, appears long and jointed (bent). They have a characteristic wing venation (strongly curved M vein).
The genus Lasioglossum has the main pollen-carrying hairs on the hind femur, and also carries lesser amounts on the hind tibia and under the metasoma.
This particular species is often seen feeding on 'daisies'.
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Lasioglossum lanarium
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ANBG Black Mountain Bullen Range City Renewal Authority Area Dryandra St Woodland Fowles St. Woodland, Weston Hall Cemetery Isabella Pond Kama Lyneham Wetland Molonglo River Reserve Monash Grassland Mount Jerrabomberra Mount Mugga Mugga Mount Painter Namadgi National Park Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park Stirling Park Tuggeranong Hill Wandiyali-Environa Conservation Area Wanniassa Hill Western Edge AreaPlaces
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