Hilaris yellow-faced bee facts for kids
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Hylaeus |
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H. hilaris
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| Hylaeus hilaris (Smith, 1879)
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The hilaris yellow-faced bee (scientific name: Hylaeus hilaris) is a special type of bee. It lives only in Hawaii. This bee is quite rare. In fact, it is only known from one small area. In 2016, this bee, along with six other Hawaiian bee species, got special protection. This was the first time any bee species in the United States was listed as endangered. This means it needs help to survive.
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What Does the Hilaris Yellow-Faced Bee Look Like?
The hilaris yellow-faced bee is bigger than many other yellow-faced bees found near the coast in Hawaii.
Male Bees
Male hilaris yellow-faced bees have faces that are almost completely yellow. They also have other yellow marks on their bodies. Their wings look a bit smoky. The back part of their body, called the metasoma, is red.
Female Bees
Female hilaris yellow-faced bees have some brown markings on their bodies.
Where Do Hilaris Yellow-Faced Bees Live?
The hilaris yellow-faced bee is now found in only one known place. This place is the coastal shrublands of the Moʻomomi Preserve on the island of Molokai. Scientists do not know exactly how many bees live there.
What Threatens These Bees?
Many things threaten the hilaris yellow-faced bee.
- Habitat Loss: Non-native animals and plants can damage the places where these bees live. This is called habitat degradation.
- New Predators: Insects that are not native to Hawaii can hunt and eat these bees.
- Fires: Wildfires can destroy the bees' homes and food sources.
- Climate Change: Changes in the Earth's climate can also harm the bees and their habitat.
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