Chrysocolletes houstoni is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1996 by entomologist Glynn Maynard.
Etymology The specific epithet houstoni honours entomologist Dr Terry Houston of the Western Australian Museum.
Description The body length of the holotype male is 11 mm. Colouration is mainly black with golden hair.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in the tropical West Kimberley region of Western Australia. The type locality is the Roebuck Roadhouse, 34 km east of Broome.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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