Amphylaeus flavicans
Species of bee
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Amphylaeus flavicans, or Amphylaeus (Agogenohylaeus) flavicans, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Hylaeinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1975 by Australian entomologist Terry Houston.[1][2]
| Amphylaeus flavicans | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Amphylaeus |
| Species: | A. flavicans |
| Binomial name | |
| Amphylaeus flavicans | |
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in southern Queensland The type locality is some 3 km north of Wallangarra in the Southern Downs Region.[1][2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Amyema species.[1][2]
