Photo: mjones76 / CC BY 4.0
Hylaeus communis
Common Yellow-face Bee
The most common Hylaeus species in Central Europe, with a black body and white facial markings. Females have two small white spots on the face, while males have a large white mask. It nests in hollow stems and beetle burrows in dead wood, and is abundant in Swiss gardens, parks, and ruderal areas. Swiss Red List: Least Concern (LC).
Species Facts
- Size
- 6–7 mm
- Flight Period
- May to September
- Nesting
- Cavities
- Specialization
- Generalist
- Abundance
- Very common
- Family
- Colletidae
External Sources
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Data Source & Copyright
| Category | Source / Author | License |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | mjones76 | CC BY 4.0 |
| Taxonomy & Distribution | InfoFauna Switzerland | Public data |
| Global Distribution | GBIF | CC BY 4.0 |
Data Quality
Adequate Last audit: 2026-05-22
Completeness: 100%
✓Photo exists✓Traits consistent✓Description quality✓Red List referenced✓Attribution verified
Confidence: 33%
IdentifiabilityLowImage confidenceLowImage qualityMediumTrait coherenceHigh
Risk flags
Hard to identify
Difficult to identify genus (hylaeus)
