Species Trichocolletes fuscus Batley & Houston, 2012
- Trichocolletes (Trichocolletes) fuscus 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] [19].
Generic Combinations
- Trichocolletes fuscus Batley & Houston, 2012.
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
Central New South Wales from coast to western plains
IBRA
Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Cobar Peneplain (CP), Darling Riverine Plains (DRP)
Ecological Descriptors
Adult: mellivore, volant.
Extra Ecological Information
Collected on flowers of: Daviesia ulicifolia, Dillwynia retorta, Eutaxia microphylla, Pultenaea microphylla
Diagnosis
Length 10–11 mm; eyes hairy; metasomal bands moderately narrow, gold. Male fore basitarsus with plume; S7 with subtriangular lateral lobes (Figs 57–58). Female basal margin of the clypeus V-shaped; inner hind tibial spur with c. 7 teeth; pygidial plate with weak medial elevation.
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 |