Chrysocolletes strangomeles is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1996 by entomologist Glynn Maynard.
Etymology The specific epithet strangomeles is derived from Greek strangos ('twisted' or 'crooked') and melos ('limb'), referring to the highly modified hind legs of the males.
Description The body length of females is about 12 mm, that of males 13 mm. Colouration is mainly black, yellow and brown, with yellow hair.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in central Australia. The type locality is 56 km south-east of Alice Springs.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Scaevola depauperata.
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