Species Trichocolletes avialis Batley & Houston, 2012
- Trichocolletes (Trichocolletes) avialis Batley, M. & Houston, T.F. 2012. Revision of the Australian bee genus Trichocolletes Cockerell (Hymenoptera: Colletidae: Paracolletini). Records of the Australian Museum 64(1): 1-50 [Date published 23 May 2012] [10].
Type data:
Holotype WAM 13797 ♂, Western Australia. 20m E Mt Madley, 7 Sep. 1971.
Generic Combinations
- Trichocolletes avialis Batley & Houston, 2012.
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
Arid areas in northern half of Australia
IBRA
Avon Wheatbelt (AW), Carnarvon (CAR), Gascoyne (GAS), Geraldton Sandplains (GS), Jarrah Forest (JF), Murchison (MUR), Swan Coastal Plain (SWA), Yalgoo (YAL)
Ecological Descriptors
Adult: mellivore, volant.
Extra Ecological Information
Known only from male. No available floral records
Diagnosis
Male (female unknown) eyes not hairy; metasomal bands silver; flagellum largely orange; mid basitarsus bowed; fore trochanter with spine.
General References
Batley, M. & Houston, T.F. 2012. Revision of the Australian bee genus Trichocolletes Cockerell (Hymenoptera: Colletidae: Paracolletini). Records of the Australian Museum 64(1): 1-50 [Date published 23 May 2012]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-Sep-2012 | 07-Sep-2012 | MOVED | ||
| 23-Aug-2012 | ADDED |