Insects
Bees (Hymenoptera, Apiformes)
Sighting 4664734

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Tetragonula carbonaria 27 Apr 2025 MazzV

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Apart from blue banded bees these tiny black native bees are the most frequently seen bees in this area (Copmanhurst, NSW North Coast). They take advantage of a wide variety of plant flowers, even some grasses. These ones are on pink rain lilies (exotics). I cannot discern much detail except for a yellow spot on the back of the head / ‘neck’. Beyond that they have short chunky clearly segmented bodies, the wings are clear & slightly longer than their bodies, and the pollen baskets are full! I believe this to be the Sp. as at sighting 4664737 & 4664742.

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  • Rain Lily flowers (exotic) Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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