Hyphesma barrowensis

Hyphesma barrowensis
Male
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Colletidae
Genus: Hyphesma
Species:
H. barrowensis
Binomial name
Hyphesma barrowensis

Hyphesma barrowensis is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1975 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Northern Territory. The type locality is 22 km north of Barrow Creek.[2]

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Exley, EM (1975). "Revision of the genus Hyphesma Michener (Apoidea: Colletidae)". Australian Journal of Zoology. 23: 277–291 [290].
  2. ^ a b c d "Species Hyphesma barrowensis Exley, 1975". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-01.


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