Philoliche (Ommatiosteres) atricornis Wiedemann, 1821 - Identification
Small (7-12 mm) bee-like species with black oval abdomen which has conspicuous white hind margins on all segments. Both sexes with very broad frons. Antennae pitchblack. Thorax black with pale hairs and indistinct white streaks. Wings slightly greyish, cell r5 closed before wing margin.
Original description by Wiedemann:
https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/50649#page/145/mode/1up
iNat observations:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/142599646
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/138717943
Common and widespread in South Africa.
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