Trichocolletes grandis
| Trichocolletes grandis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Trichocolletes |
| Species: | T. grandis |
| Binomial name | |
| Trichocolletes grandis | |
Trichocolletes grandis 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 grandis refers to the species' relatively large size.[1]
Description
The body length is about 13–14 mm. The eyes are hairy. Colouration is mainly black, brown and amber, with white and orange hair. The bees have broad silver metasomal bands.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in arid areas of South Australia and western New South Wales. The type locality is 50 km south-east of Broken Hill.[1][2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Swainsona viridis and Swainsona purpurea.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 [21]. Retrieved 2026-06-12.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Species Trichocolletes grandis Batley & Houston, 2012". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-12.