Exoneura sp. (genus)

A reed bee at Kalaru, NSW

Exoneura sp. (genus) at Kalaru, NSW - 17 Jan 2017
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KerriLee wrote:
   18 Sep 2017
Hi Michael. Based on the small size, the red abdomen, and - most particularly - the way the end segments of the abdomen flatten out, I believe these are Reed Bees (Exoneura sp.).

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Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Kalaru, NSW - 12 Jan 2017 by MichaelMcMaster
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Musgraveia sulciventris (Bronze Orange Bug) at Kalaru, NSW - 24 Dec 2016 by MichaelMcMaster
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Location information

Sighting information

  • 16 - 100 Abundance
  • 17 Jan 2017 12:00 AM Recorded on
  • MichaelMcMaster Recorded by

Species information

  • Exoneura sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • A reed bee Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1727.5m Recorded at altitude
  • 344 images trained Machine learning
  • External link More information
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