Dasyhesma lepidophyllae
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| Dasyhesma lepidophyllae | |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Dasyhesma |
| Species: | D. lepidophyllae |
| Binomial name | |
| Dasyhesma lepidophyllae | |
Dasyhesma lepidophyllae is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2004 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]
The specific epithet lepidophyllae refers to a favoured food plant.[1]