Ctenocolletes rufescens
| Ctenocolletes rufescens | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Stenotritidae |
| Genus: | Ctenocolletes |
| Species: | C. rufescens
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| Binomial name | |
| Ctenocolletes rufescens | |
Ctenocolletes rufescens 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 rufescens (Latin: “becoming red”) refers to the bees’ rust-coloured pubescence.[1][2]
Description
The body length of males is 16 mm; that of females is 18–19 mm.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in southern Western Australia. The holotype was collected on Balline Station. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Melaleuca, Scholtzia, Hakea, Wehlia, Eucalyptus and Grevillea species.[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 [292]. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
- ^ a b c d e "Species Ctenocolletes rufescens Houston, 1983". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2025. Retrieved 2025-12-12.