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Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri

2 Hylaeine colletid bee at suppressed

Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri at suppressed - 5 May 2023
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri at suppressed - 5 May 2023
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri at suppressed - 5 May 2023
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Identification history

Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri 7 May 2023 michael.batley
Apis mellifera 7 May 2023 CarbonAI
Hylaeinae (subfamily) 7 May 2023 GlossyGal

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Hylaeus proximus??

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Species information

  • Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri Scientific name
  • Hylaeine colletid bee Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 5 May 2023 02:28 PM Recorded on
  • GlossyGal Recorded by

Additional information

  • Banksia Associated plant
  • Honeybee (see image #2) Associated Insect
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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