Phenacolletes is a monotypic genus of bees in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1905 by British-American entomologist Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell.
Species As of 2026 the genus contained one valid species:
Phenacolletes mimus
Description Body length of the male is about 14 mm, wing length 10 mm. Colouration is mainly black with red markings and short white hair.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in Western Australia. The type locality is Turtle Bay, at the northern end of Dirk Hartog Island, in the Gascoyne region.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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