| Ctenocolletes rufescens | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Stenotritidae |
| Genus: | Ctenocolletes |
| Species: | C. rufescens |
| 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]
The specific epithet rufescens (Latin: “becoming red”) refers to the bees’ rust-coloured pubescence. [1] [2]
The body length of males is 16 mm; that of females is 18–19 mm. [1]
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]
The adults are flying mellivores. [2]
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