Hyleoides
| Hyleoides | |
|---|---|
| Hyleoides concinna | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Infraorder: | Aculeata |
| Superfamily: | Apoidea |
| Clade: | Anthophila |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Hyleoides Smith, 1853[1][2] |
Hyleoides is a genus of bees in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Hylaeinae. It is naturally endemic to Australia, although one species (H. concinna) has been accidentally introduced to New Zealand. It was described in 1853 by English entomologist Frederick Smith.[1][2]
Species
As of 2026 the genus contained eight valid species:[3]
- Hyleoides abnormis Houston, 1975
- Hyleoides bivulnerata Cockerell, 1921
- Hyleoides concinna (Fabricius, 1775)
- Hyleoides concinnula Cockerell, 1909
- Hyleoides planifrons Houston, 1975
- Hyleoides striatula Cockerell, 1921
- Hyleoides waterhousei Cockerell, 1913
- Hyleoides zonalis Smith, 1853
References
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b "Genus Hyleoides Smith, 1853". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-02-15.
- ^ "Names List for Hyleoides Smith, 1853". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-02-15.