Trichocolletes micans
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Trichocolletes |
| Species: | T. micans |
| Binomial name | |
| Trichocolletes micans | |
Trichocolletes micans 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
[edit]The specific epithet micans (Latin: 'glittering') refers to the glossy metasoma, which is conspicuous when the bees are foraging in direct sunlight.[1]
Description
[edit]The body length is about 11–12 mm. The eyes are hairy. Colouration is mainly black and brown, with white and pale brown hair. The bees have broad silver-white metasomal bands.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs in inland South Australia and New South Wales. The type locality is Kinchega National Park.[1][2]
Behaviour
[edit]The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Swainsona species.[1][2]
References
[edit]- 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 [29]. Retrieved 2026-06-12.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Species Trichocolletes micans Batley & Houston, 2012". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-12.
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