Hyleoides abnormis
| Hyleoides abnormis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Hyleoides |
| Species: | H. abnormis |
| Binomial name | |
| Hyleoides abnormis | |
Hyleoides abnormis is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Hylaeinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1975 by Australian entomologist Terry Houston.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs in inland eastern Australia. The type locality is Barringun, Queensland, on the border with New South Wales.[2]
Behaviour
[edit]The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eremophila species.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Houston, TF (1975). "A revision of the Australian hylaeine bees (Hymenoptera: Colletidae). I". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 36: 1–135 [48].
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Hyleoides abnormis Houston, 1975". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-17.
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