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subgenus Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes)
About 1 cm long. Dark upper body with reddish abdomen
I noticed these insects congregating together on a hanging branch of a tree in my garden last night. I believe they are a type of native bee, but can't be sure. I had a suggestion that they might be "Flame Tailed Resin Bees", but upon following up the antennae is different. I checked again a short while ago and they are back again in the same spot, but not quite as many as last night.
This is a very similar thing done by the male "Green and Gold Nomia Bees" at night, which still remains a mystery as to why. If anyone can ID these insects I would be grateful
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