Trichocolletes eremophilae is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1990 by Australian entomologist Terry Houston.
Etymology The specific epithet eremophilae is derived from the generic name of the forage plants.
Description The body length is about 12–13 mm. The eyes are not hairy. Colouration is mainly black and yellow-brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs across much of inland southern Western Australia. The type locality is East Yuna Reserve, 34 km west-north-west of Mullewa in the Mid West region.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eremophila species.
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