Insects
Bees (Hymenoptera, Apiformes)
Sighting 4570299

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Identification history

Halictidae (family) 6 May 2024 PaperbarkNativeBees

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PaperbarkNativeBees wrote:
   23 Jun 2024
I feel like this might be Nomia (Paulynomia) swainsoniae looking at PADIL - https://www.padil.gov.au/pollinators/pest/138543
PeterA wrote:
   24 Feb 2025
More likely to be N. aurantifer, Alison, with those bright orange bands, despite the small amount of colour on T1. Great picture.

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Additional information

  • Snake Vine (Hibbertia scandens) Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Female Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Collecting pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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