Abstract
The bee genus Xenochilicola (Colletidae: Xeromelissinae) is revised. Three species are recognized, with one described as new: X. haroldotoroi, only known from males. Xenochilicola fulva is proposed as a new junior synonym of X. diminuta. A key to species is provided.References
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