Brachyhesma femoralis
| Brachyhesma femoralis | |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Brachyhesma |
| Species: | B. femoralis
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| Binomial name | |
| Brachyhesma femoralis | |
Brachyhesma femoralis, or Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) femoralis, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1977 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Wheatbelt and Mid West regions of Western Australia. The type locality is 18 km south of Cataby via Dandaragan. It has also been recorded from Dongara.[2][1]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Exley, EM (1977). "The Australian genus Brachyhesma (Apoidea: Colletidae) revised and reviewed". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 53: 1–54 [29].
- ^ a b c d "Species Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) femoralis Exley, 1977". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-18.