Ctenocolletes tricolor is a species of bee in the family Stenotritidae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1983 by Australian entomologist Terry Houston.
Etymology The specific epithet tricolor (Latin: “three-coloured”) refers to the colours – orange, white and dark brown – of the pubescence.
Description The body length of males is 18 mm; that of females is 19 mm.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in southern Western Australia. The holotype was collected 8 km south of Yellowdine. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Melaleuca, Wehlia and Grevillea species.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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