Photo: James K. Lindsey / CC BY-SA 3.0
Hylaeus confusus
Confusing Yellow-face Bee
A small yellow-face bee with a black body and white facial markings, very similar to Hylaeus communis but distinguished by details of the male genitalia and the shape of the facial mask. It nests in hollow stems and cavities in dead wood and is widespread in Switzerland from lowlands to montane elevations. A generalist forager visiting a wide range of wildflowers, it is common in gardens, meadows, and forest edges. Flight period from May to September with one generation per year. Swiss Red List: Least Concern (LC).
Species Facts
- Size
- 5–7 mm
- Flight Period
- May to September
- Nesting
- Cavities
- Specialization
- Generalist
- Abundance
- Common
- Family
- Colletidae
External Sources
This data has been cross-referenced with national sources:
Data Source & Copyright
| Category | Source / Author | License |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | James K. Lindsey | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
| 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)
