Brachyhesma katherinensis
Species of bee
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Brachyhesma katherinensis, or Brachyhesma (Microhesma) katherinensis, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1974 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Brachyhesma |
| Species: | B. katherinensis |
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| Brachyhesma katherinensis | |
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in tropical northern Australia. The type locality is 24 km east of Katherine in the Northern Territory.[2][1]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.[2][1]
