Hylaeus lateralis, or Hylaeus (Rhodohylaeus) lateralis, 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 and eastern Australia. Type localities include Geraldton in Western Australia and Kiata, Victoria.
Behaviour The adults are solitary flying mellivores with sedentary larvae. They nest in the hollow twigs of mistletoes.
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