Chrysocolletes strangomeles
| Chrysocolletes strangomeles | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Chrysocolletes |
| Species: | C. strangomeles |
| Binomial name | |
| Chrysocolletes strangomeles | |
Chrysocolletes strangomeles is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1996 by entomologist Glynn Maynard.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet strangomeles is derived from Greek strangos ('twisted' or 'crooked') and melos ('limb'), referring to the highly modified hind legs of the males.[1]
Description
The body length of females is about 12 mm, that of males 13 mm. Colouration is mainly black, yellow and brown, with yellow hair.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in central Australia. The type locality is 56 km south-east of Alice Springs.[2][1]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Scaevola depauperata.[2][1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Maynard, G (1996). "Revision of Chrysocolletes Michener stat. nov. (Hymenoptera: Colletidae), and descriptions of four new species". Australian Journal of Entomology. 35 (1): 1–8 [7]. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Chrysocolletes strangomeles Maynard, 1996". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-18.