Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus

Hylaeine colletid bee at Braemar, NSW

Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus at Braemar, NSW - 29 Oct 2023
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus at Braemar, NSW - 29 Oct 2023
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus at Braemar, NSW - 29 Oct 2023
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Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus 31 Oct 2023 michael.batley
Exoneura sp. (genus) 31 Oct 2023 CarbonAI
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus 31 Oct 2023 Curiosity

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Images from two different days. Images 1 & 2 are of the same bee and photographed on 25 Oct. Small bees, close to 5mm in length.

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  • 29 Oct 2023 11:25 AM Recorded on
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  • Callistemon 'Burgundy Jack' Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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