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Masked Bee (Hylaeus nubilosus) About 11 mm long, this black bee had yellow marks on the thorax and legs. The scutellum was also a bright yellow. Barely visible in the photo is the bright yellow patch on the face which gives these family of bees the common name of "masked bee". Australia,Geotagged,Hylaeus nubilosus,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Masked Bee (Hylaeus nubilosus)

About 11 mm long, this black bee had yellow marks on the thorax and legs. The scutellum was also a bright yellow. Barely visible in the photo is the bright yellow patch on the face which gives these family of bees the common name of "masked bee".

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The Cloudy Masked Bee

"Hylaeus nubilosus" is a species of insect within the genus "Hylaeus". It is commonly referred to as the cloudy masked bee.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Leuba Ridgway

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Uploaded Nov 21, 2016. Captured Nov 8, 2016 12:09 in Cardinia Reservoir Access Rd, Emerald VIC 3782, Australia.
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  • SZ-10
  • f/11.2
  • 10/2000s
  • ISO80
  • 10.99mm