Brachyhesma houstoni
| Brachyhesma houstoni | |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Brachyhesma |
| Species: | B. houstoni
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| Binomial name | |
| Brachyhesma houstoni | |
Brachyhesma houstoni, or Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) houstoni, 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]
Etymology
The specific epithet houstoni honours Mr T. Houston who collected the type specimens.[1]
Description
Colouration is yellow with brown markings. Males: body length 4.1 mm, wing length 2.6 mm; females: body length 3.9 mm, wing length 2.5 mm.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in South Australia. The type locality is Kongal, near Bordertown.[2][1]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2][1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Exley, EM (1968). "Three new species of Brachyhesma (Apoidea: Colletidae)". Journal of the Australian Entomological Society. 7: 135–141 [138]. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ a b c d "Species Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) houstoni Exley, 1968". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-15.