freyfreyjackson's Identifications
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Lasioglossum dotatumObserver
hortjeDescription
A nesting site of this tiny bee in our garden near a concrete.slab. The bees were also entering 2mm holes in the open ground. Active in morning and at late afternoon. Temperatures of mid day vary between 33C and 40C+. The area is in shade morning and afternoon.
Small wasps were seen entering nesting holes. https://inaturalist.ala.org.au/observations/197196282
Video of bees and wasps entering the nest. https://www.flickr.com/photos/jean_hort/53477024038/
Photos / Sounds
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Lasioglossum dotatumObserver
caitlind164Description
ID of Homalictus dotatus was given in the Facebook group 'The buzz on wild bees'.
Species has been previously recorded at this location in a survey by Kit Prendergast.
Link to video for a slightly higher quality viewing experience: https://photos.app.goo.gl/FdPwPXyt4AC742ft8
Photos / Sounds
What
Lasioglossum dotatumObserver
daniel_healdDescription
Homalictus dotatus - Metallic Green and Red Bee
Identified as Homalictus Homalictus dotatus on Bowerbird by Bernhard Jacobi: "female. Compare: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29697818@N03/6323329407"
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Lasioglossum dotatumObserver
stanleyjwillisDescription
<100 burrows in a 2x10m area. Multiple individuals (2-3) appear to share a single burrow at times. Pollen carried on underside of abdomen. Antennae set at mid point of the eye.
Stats
- 8 IDs made for others
