description Hylaeus mesillae Overview
Hylaeus mesillae is a species of masked bee in the genus Hylaeus and the family Colletidae. It was described by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1896 and is recorded from North America. Like other Hylaeus bees, it is a solitary bee rather than a colony-forming honey bee, and it uses existing narrow cavities or similar enclosed spaces for nesting.
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Who described Hylaeus mesillae?
Hylaeus mesillae was described by Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1896. It is a masked bee in the genus Hylaeus and family Colletidae.
Is Hylaeus mesillae a honey bee?
No. Hylaeus mesillae is a solitary bee, so it does not form the large colonies associated with honey bees.
Where is Hylaeus mesillae found?
Hylaeus mesillae is recorded from North America. The supplied description identifies its continental range but does not give a more precise distribution.
What kind of bee is Hylaeus mesillae?
It is a masked bee in the genus Hylaeus. Like other Hylaeus species, it belongs to the family Colletidae and has a solitary lifestyle.
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