Trichocolletes albigenae
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Trichocolletes |
| Species: | T. albigenae |
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| Trichocolletes albigenae | |
Trichocolletes albigenae is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2012 by Australian entomologists Michael Batley and Terry Houston.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet albigenae (Latin: 'white cheeks') refers to the bees’ appearance.[1]
Description
The body length is about 11 mm. The eyes are hairy. Colouration is mainly black and dark brown to orange-brown, with white markings, narrow silver metasomal bands, and white and orange hair.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in eastern New South Wales. The type locality is Doyles Creek in the Sydney Basin region.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Daviesia genistifolia and Templetonia sulcata, as well as Dillwynia species.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Batley, M; Houston, TF (2012). "Revision of the Australian bee genus Trichocolletes Cockerell (Hymenoptera: Colletidae: Paracolletini)" (PDF). Records of the Australian Museum. 64 (1): 1–50 [9]. Retrieved 2026-06-07.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Species Trichocolletes albigenae Batley & Houston, 2012". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-07.