Trichocolletes albigenae is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2012 by Australian entomologists Michael Batley and Terry Houston.
Etymology The specific epithet albigenae (Latin: 'white cheeks') refers to the bees’ appearance.
Description The body length is about 11 mm. The eyes are hairy. Colouration is mainly black and dark brown to orange-brown, with white markings, narrow silver metasomal bands, and white and orange hair.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in eastern New South Wales. The type locality is Doyles Creek in the Sydney Basin region.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Daviesia genistifolia and Templetonia sulcata, as well as Dillwynia species.
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