Trichocolletes serotinus
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Trichocolletes |
| Species: | T. serotinus |
| Binomial name | |
| Trichocolletes serotinus | |
Trichocolletes serotinus 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 serotinus (Latin: 'late in coming') refers to the flight phenology of the species.[1]
Description
The body length is about 11–12 mm. The eyes are not hairy. Colouration is mainly black and brown, with pale orange to orange-brown hair. The bees have gold metasomal bands.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in cooler areas of south-eastern Australia, including Tasmania. The type locality is Mount Hay Road, New South Wales.[1][2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores that are active in late spring and summer. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Boronia microphylla, Daviesia alata, Daviesia corymbosa, Daviesia mimosoides, Dillwynia floribunda, Mirbelia platylobioides, Mirbelia oxylobioides and Pultenaea setulosa, as well as Leucopogon and Platylobium species.[1][2]
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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 [36]. Retrieved 2026-06-14.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Species Trichocolletes serotinus Batley & Houston, 2012". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-14.