Brachyhesma morvenensis
| Brachyhesma morvenensis | |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Brachyhesma |
| Species: | B. morvenensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Brachyhesma morvenensis | |
Brachyhesma morvenensis, or Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) morvenensis, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1974 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in southern inland Queensland. The type locality is 11 km west of Charleville. As well as the vicinity of Charleville, it has also been recorded from Morven.[2][1]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.[2][1]
References
- ^ a b c d Exley, EM (1974). "A contribution to our knowledge of the bee fauna (Colletidae: Euryglossinae) of remote areas of Australia with descriptions of new species". Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland. 85: 95–110 [103].
- ^ a b c d "Species Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) morvenensis Exley, 1974". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-16.