Brachyhesma triangularis
Species of bee
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Brachyhesma triangularis, or Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) triangularis, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1977 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. triangularis |
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| Brachyhesma triangularis | |
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. The type locality is 13 km south of Carnarvon.[2][1]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.[2]
