Hylaeus facilis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Colletidae
Genus: Hylaeus
Species:
H. facilis
Binomial name
Hylaeus facilis
(Smith, 1879)[1]
Synonyms
  • Prosopis facilis Smith, 1879

Hylaeus facilis is a species of bee, also known by the common name easy yellow-faced bee.[2] It is endemic to Hawaii and known from only two populations.[2] In September 2016, along with six other Hawaiian Hylaeus species,[3] H. facilis was listed for protection under the United States Endangered Species Act. This marked a first listing for any bee species in the US.[4]

Description

Hylaeus facilis is of medium size with smoky wings. Males have a large lower facial oval yellow spot with a yellow stripe near the eyes whereas females are completely black.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Hylaeus facilis is now known only, in two populations of unknown size, from a coastal habitat on Molokai and a lowland wet forest on Oahu. Threats to the species include habitat degradation by nonnative animals and plants, predation by nonnative insects, fires and climate change.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Hylaeus facilis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved Oct 11, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Hylaeus facilis Species Assessment" (PDF). Environmental Conservation Online System. US Fish and Wildlife Service. Jun 19, 2014. Retrieved Oct 11, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Hawaiian yellow-faced bees". Xerces Society. Retrieved Oct 1, 2016.
  4. ↑ Jones, Caleb (Sep 30, 2016). "Feds list 7 Hawaii bee species as endangered, a first in US". Associated Press. Retrieved Oct 1, 2016.
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