Photo: Cambridge Wildlife Arts / CC0
Hylaeus punctatus
Punctate Yellow-face Bee
A small yellow-face bee with a black body and white facial markings, characterized by fine, dense punctuation on the scutum. Females have two small white face spots while males have a full white face mask. It nests in hollow stems and beetle burrows in dead wood. In Switzerland it occurs in warm, dry habitats such as dry meadows, vineyards, and ruderal areas from lowlands to montane elevations. Swiss Red List: Least Concern (LC).
Species Facts
- Size
- 6–8 mm
- Flight Period
- May to August
- Nesting
- Cavities
- Specialization
- Generalist
- Abundance
- Uncommon
- Family
- Colletidae
External Sources
This data has been cross-referenced with national sources:
Data Source & Copyright
| Category | Source / Author | License |
|---|---|---|
| Photo | Cambridge Wildlife Arts | CC0 |
| 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)
