Brachyhesma ventralis
| Brachyhesma ventralis | |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Brachyhesma |
| Species: | B. ventralis
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| Binomial name | |
| Brachyhesma ventralis | |
Brachyhesma ventralis, or Brachyhesma (Microhesma) ventralis, 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 eastern Australia. The type locality is 32 km west of Tenterfield in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales. It has also been recorded from Slacks Creek, Queensland.[2][1]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Angophora and Melaleuca 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 [21].
- ^ a b c d "Species Brachyhesma (Microhesma) ventralis Exley, 1977". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-19.