Colletes
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Colletes is a very large genus of ground-nesting bees within the bee family Colletidae, with over 450 species worldwide, primarily in the Northern Hemisphere. These bees tend to be solitary, though sometimes nest close together in so-called aggregations. Species in the genus build cells in underground nests that are lined with a polyester secretion, earning them the nickname Polyester bees.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Colletes (TSN 634074). Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
- ^ Dr. John B. Pascarella, The Bees of Florida retrieved 13 September, 2007
[edit] External links
- Colletes Identification Guide (female)
- Colletes Identification Guide (male)
- List of Species
- Worldwide Species Map
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