Brachyhesma nigricornis
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| Brachyhesma nigricornis | |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Brachyhesma |
| Species: | B. nigricornis |
| Binomial name | |
| Brachyhesma nigricornis | |
Brachyhesma nigricornis, or Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) nigricornis, 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]
The specific epithet nigricornis refers to the black antennal flagella of the male.[1]
Description
Colouring is mainly yellow. Body length of males is 3.5 mm, wing length 2.1 mm; body length of females is 3.5 mm, wing length 2.4 mm.[1]