Hylaeus dromedarius, or Hylaeus (Euprosopellus) dromedarius, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Hylaeinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by British-American entomologist Theodore Dru Alison Cockerell in 1910.
Description Male body length is about 8 mm. Integumental colouration is mainly black, with yellow and red markings.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs across southern mainland Australia. Type localities include Adelaide, the Victorian Mallee and Mount Macedon, Victoria.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus, Pittosporum and Melaleuca species.
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