Colletes thoracicus Smith, 1853
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https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5586.1.1 |
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lsid:zoobank.org:pub:824780E1-1CF8-4836-BD37-A8056FB4C7C7 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/1458879A-FFA6-FFDC-FF50-5924FBC1FEA7 |
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Plazi |
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Colletes thoracicus Smith, 1853 |
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Colletes thoracicus Smith, 1853 View in CoL ( inaequalis group)
Rufous-chested Cellophane Bee
Notes: This common species emerges later in the spring than C. inaequalis in Connecticut, and its large aggregations have been found in habitats ranging from beaches along the coast to inland sandplain remnants, organic farms, powerline ROW, urban planting beds, and school playgrounds. Males can be seen in large numbers flying low to the ground patrolling the area for females as they leave their nest to gather pollen.
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