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Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus)

Halictid bee at Carwoola, NSW

Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) at Carwoola, NSW - 31 Oct 2023
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) at Carwoola, NSW - 31 Oct 2023
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) at Carwoola, NSW - 31 Oct 2023
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) at Carwoola, NSW - 31 Oct 2023
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) at Carwoola, NSW - 31 Oct 2023
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I was photographing this Wahlenbergia when this Lasioglossum came in to land on it. Perfect timing!

2 comments

   31 Oct 2023
There are over a dozen small Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) species that apparently specialise in visiting Wahlenbergia.
Csteele4 wrote:
   31 Oct 2023
@michael.batley that's fascinating!

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 31 Oct 2023 01:41 PM Recorded on
  • Csteele4 Recorded by

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  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Wahlenbergia gracilis Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower
  • False Bee nest present

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