Brachyhesma grossopedalis
| Brachyhesma grossopedalis | |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Brachyhesma |
| Species: | B. grossopedalis
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| Binomial name | |
| Brachyhesma grossopedalis | |
Brachyhesma grossopedalis, or Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) grossopedalis, 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 Mid West region of Western Australia. The type locality is 12 km north of the Murchison River crossing on the North West Coastal Highway. It has also been recorded from Wannoo, via Carnarvon.[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 [31].
- ^ a b c d "Species Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) grossopedalis Exley, 1977". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-18.