Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri

3 Hylaeine colletid bee at Braemar, NSW

Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri at Braemar, NSW - 2 Oct 2023
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri at Braemar, NSW - 2 Oct 2023
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri at Braemar, NSW - 2 Oct 2023
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri at Braemar, NSW - 2 Oct 2023
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Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri 3 Oct 2023 michael.batley
Exoneura sp. (genus) 3 Oct 2023 CarbonAI
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri 3 Oct 2023 Curiosity

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Image 3 shows the presence of a 2nd native bee (Exoneura sp ?). It seemed more interested in the base of a flower whereas the other bee was focused on the pollen.

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RogerF wrote:
   3 Oct 2023
This bee is still perched on the pollen presenter. The nectaries are at the base of the floret see picture in "Name that Flower' by the Lees. The flowers are adapted to bird pollination.
Curiosity wrote:
   3 Oct 2023
Thanks, Roger. Very interesting about the bird/flower setup. I'll check out the picture. I have noticed that European honeybees tend to push their way into the base of the flower.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 2 Oct 2023 01:24 PM Recorded on
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  • Telopea 'Golden Globe' in garden Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Female Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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