Hyleoides zonalis
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Hyleoides |
| Species: | H. zonalis |
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Hyleoides zonalis is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Hylaeinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1853 by English entomologist Frederick Smith.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs at both the eastern and western ends of mainland Australia. Type localities include Hunter River, New South Wales, and Swan River, Western Australia. It has also been recorded from Lord Howe Island in the Tasman Sea.[2]
Behaviour
[edit]The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Banksia, Eucalyptus and Xylomelum species.[2]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Smith, F (1853). Catalogue of Hymenopterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum. Part I. Andrenidae and Apidae. London: British Museum. pp. 1–197 [32].
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Hyleoides zonalis Smith, 1853". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
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