''Hylaeus mana'' is a species of

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that is

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and known from only four populations. In September 2016, along with six other Hawaiian yellow-faced bee species, ''H. mana'' was listed for protection under the United States

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. This marked a first listing for any bee species in the US.

Description

''Hylaeus mana'' is the smallest of Hawaiian ''Hylaeus'' species. It is colored black with yellow facial markings. While the male's face is largely yellow, the female's face is characterized by three yellow lines.

Distribution and habitat

''Hylaeus mana'' is currently known only from four sites of lowland forest in the Koolau Range on

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, at elevations of around . Threats to the species include habitat degradation by non-native animals and plants, predation by non-native insects, fires and climate change.

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q2641532 Colletidae Insects of Hawaii Endemic fauna of Hawaii Endangered fauna of Hawaii Hymenoptera of Oceania Insects described in 2003