Trichocolletes marginatus
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Trichocolletes |
| Species: | T. marginatus |
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| Trichocolletes marginatus | |
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Trichocolletes marginatus is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1879 by English entomologist Frederick Smith.[1][2]
Description
Colouration is mainly black and glossy, with reddish markings, and with white to brownish hair.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in eastern Australia. The type locality is Dunwich, Queensland.[1][2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Jacksonia species.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Smith, F (1879). Descriptions of New Species of Hymenoptera in the Collection of the British Museum. London: British Museum. pp. 1–240 [4].
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Trichocolletes marginatus (Smith, 1879)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-23.