Hylaeus mana

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

Hylaeus mana

Endangered (ESA)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Colletidae
Genus: Hylaeus
Species:
H. mana
Binomial name
Hylaeus mana
Magnacca & Daly, 2003[1]

Description

Hylaeus mana is the smallest of Hawaiian Hylaeus species. It is colored black with yellow facial markings. While the male's face is largely yellow, the female's face is characterized by three yellow lines.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Hylaeus mana is currently known only from four sites of lowland forest in the Koʻolau Range on Oahu, at elevations of around 1,400 metres (4,600 ft). Threats to the species include habitat degradation by nonnative animals and plants, predation by nonnative insects, fires and climate change.[2]

References
  1. "Hylaeus mana". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved Oct 11, 2016.
  2. "Hylaeus mana 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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