Trichocolletes burnsi is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Colletinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1965 by American entomologist Charles Duncan Michener.
Description The body length is 12–14 mm. The eyes are not hairy. Colouration is mainly black, with indistinct metasomal bands.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in south-eastern Australia. The type locality is Wentworth Falls, New South Wales.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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