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Callomelitta

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Callomelitta
Callomelitta picta, female
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Superfamily: Apoidea
Clade: Anthophila
Family: Colletidae
Subfamily: Colletinae
Genus: Callomelitta
Smith, 1853[1][2]
Synonyms
  • Binghamiella Cockerell, 1907
  • Pachyodonta Rayment, 1954

Callomelitta is a genus of bees in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1853 by English entomologist Frederick Smith.[1][2]

Species

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As of 2026 the genus contained 11 valid species:[3]

References

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  1. 1 2 Smith, F (1853). Catalogue of Hymenopterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum. Part I. Andrenidae and Apidae. London: British Museum. pp. 1–197 [85].
  2. 1 2 "Genus Callomelitta Smith, 1853". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
  3. "Names List for Callomelitta Smith, 1853". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-02-13.