Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) quadratus

Namadgi National Park

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Identification history

	Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) quadratus	24 Mar 2024	PeterA
	Hylaeus (Euprosopoides) rotundiceps	23 Mar 2024	DPRees125

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4 comments

PeterA wrote:

24 Mar 2024

I think this is right, David - see https://michaelbatley.github.io/Bee-ID-SH/quadratus.htm
This would be a first sighting in this region.
Michael?

michael.batley wrote:

25 Mar 2024

Looking at the distribution map shown on the github site, H. quadratus is a definite possibility and the absence of pale marks on the legs is consistent with that. Unfortunately there is only a hint of the humped shape of the abdomen and I am always reluctant to put too much emphasis on face markings which can vary a bit. However, there is nothing at all that is inconsistent with the identification and I am happy for it to be labelled as H. quadratus.

DPRees125 wrote:

25 Mar 2024

Thank you both for that, gone back through the stock of photos and loaded some decent side views of the same individual, hope that helps

michael.batley wrote:

25 Mar 2024

Yes, the shape of the abdomen narrows the possibilities to H. quadratus and H. certus and the face marks are more like the former.

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Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
19 Mar 2024 12:41 PM Recorded on
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Insects Bees (Hymenoptera, Apiformes) DPRees125 Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr

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5mm to 12mm Animal size
Alive / healthy Animal health
Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower

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Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) quadratus Scientific name
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Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Machine learning

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