Xanthesma levis
| Xanthesma levis | |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Xanthesma |
| Species: | X. levis
|
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthesma levis | |
| Synonyms | |
| |
Xanthesma levis, or Xanthesma (Chaetohesma) levis, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1978 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in north-central Australia. The type locality is Barrow Creek in the southern part of the Northern Territory. It has also been recorded from Macdonald Downs Station, as well as from Mount Isa and Lake Moondarra in north-west Queensland.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.[2]
References
- ^ a b Exley, EM (1978). "Chaetohesma—a new genus of Australian bees (Apoidea: Colletidae: Euryglossinae)". Australian Journal of Zoology. 26: 373–397 [380].
- ^ a b c d "Species Xanthesma (Chaetohesma) levis (Exley, 1978)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-02-25.