Colletes floralis (Northern Colletes)
General description:
The norther n colletes (Colletes floralis) can be found along the west coast of the Outer Hebrides from Vatersay to Berneray. Although solitary bees, they nest colonially in sunny sandy banks.
Conservation status:
Scottish Biodiversity List species of principal conservation importance.
Diagnostic description:
Colletes bees are medium-sized, rather slender bees. The abdomen is black with a narrow white band on each segment. The upper side of the thorax and the face are clothed in orangey-coloured hairs. Males and females are similar in appearance.
Care is required to distinguish C. floralis from C. succinctus which is also present in the Outer Hebrides.
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