Hylaeus amiculus, or Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) amiculus, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Hylaeinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by English entomologist Frederick Smith in 1879.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs across southern mainland Australia. Type localities include Geraldton and Yallingup, Western Australia; Purnong, South Australia, and Kiata in Victoria.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Calytrix, Eremophila, Eucalyptus and Melaleuca species.
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