Hylaeus punctatus is a species of hymenopteran in the family Colletidae. It is found in North America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Punctate Masked Bee being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Hylaeus hyalinatus
- Hylaeus pictipes
- Hylaeus mesillae
- Hylaeus leptocephalus
- Hylaeus communis
- Hylaeus cornutus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Colletidae
- Genus
- Hylaeus
- Species
- Hylaeus punctatus
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