Lasioglossum maunga, a sweat bee (Family Halictidae), on scotch thistle (Cirsium vulgare). Puponga Hilltop Walk, Farewell Spit.

FarewellSpit013Cirsium vulgareFarewell SpitFaunaHalictidaeLasioglossum maungaNew ZealandPuponga Hilltop Walkbeeinsectscotch thistlesweat bee