Brachyhesma healesvillensis
| Brachyhesma healesvillensis | |
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| Male | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Brachyhesma |
| Species: | B. healesvillensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Brachyhesma healesvillensis | |
Brachyhesma healesvillensis, or Brachyhesma (Microhesma) healesvillensis, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1968 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-eastern Australia. The type locality is Mount Yule, Healesville, Victoria. It has also been recorded from Singleton, New South Wales.[2][1]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Angophora and Eucalyptus species.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Exley, EM (1968). "Revision of the genus Brachyhesma Michener (Apoidea: Colletidae)". Australian Journal of Zoology. 16: 167–201 [176].
- ^ a b c d "Species Brachyhesma (Microhesma) healesvillensis Exley, 1968". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-14.