Xanthesma vittata
| Xanthesma vittata | |
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| Female | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Xanthesma |
| Species: | X. vittata
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| Binomial name | |
| Xanthesma vittata | |
Xanthesma vittata, or Xanthesma (Xanthesma) vittata, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1969 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in central Australia. The type locality is 22 km north of Barrow Creek in the south of the Northern Territory. Other published localities are Dedari and Coolgardie in Western Australia.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
- ^ a b Exley, EM (1969). "Revision of the genus Xanthesma Michener (Apoidea: Colletidae)". Australian Journal of Zoology. 17: 515–526 [521].
- ^ a b c d "Xanthesma (Xanthesma) vittata Exley, 1969". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-02-21.