Ctenocolletes fulvescens
| Ctenocolletes fulvescens | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Stenotritidae |
| Genus: | Ctenocolletes |
| Species: | C. fulvescens
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| Binomial name | |
| Ctenocolletes fulvescens | |
Ctenocolletes fulvescens is a species of bee in the family Stenotritidae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1983 by Australian entomologist Terry Houston.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet fulvescens (Latin: “becoming golden”) alludes to the bees’ metasomal pubescence.[1][2]
Description
The body length of females is 18 mm.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the central desert region of Western Australia, the range extending into the adjacent region of South Australia. The holotype was collected 20 miles north-east of Eucla. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus oleosa.[1][2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e Houston, TF (1983). "A revision of the bee genus Ctenocolletes (Hymenoptera: Stenotritidae)". Records of the Western Australian Museum. 10: 269–306 [285]. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ a b c d e "Species Ctenocolletes fulvescens Houston, 1983". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-12-11.