Heterohesma weiri
| Heterohesma weiri | |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Heterohesma |
| Species: | H. weiri
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| Binomial name | |
| Heterohesma weiri | |
Heterohesma weiri is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1983 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-eastern Australia. The type locality is New England National Park in New South Wales. It has also been recorded from Victoria and from Mount Field National Park in Tasmania.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
- ^ a b Exley, EM (1983). "The genus Heterohesma Michener (Hymenoptera: Apoidea: Colletidae)". Journal of the Australian Entomological Society. 22: 219–221 [219].
- ^ a b c d "Species Heterohesma weiri Exley, 1983". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-02-11.