Heterohesma clypeata
| Heterohesma clypeata | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Heterohesma |
| Species: | H. clypeata
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| Binomial name | |
| Heterohesma clypeata | |
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Heterohesma clypeata is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1954 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet clypeata is an anatomical reference to the "remarkable" structure of the clypeus.[1]
Description
Body length is 10 mm. The head and body are mainly black.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in eastern New South Wales. The type locality is Jamberoo. It has also been recorded from Barrington Tops and Mount Tomah.[2][1]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d e Rayment, T (1954). "Remarkable bees from a rain forest". The Australian Zoologist. 12: 46–56 [50]. Retrieved 2026-02-11.
- ^ a b c d "Species Heterohesma clypeata (Rayment, 1954)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-02-11.