Dasyhesma scholtziae
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| Dasyhesma scholtziae | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Dasyhesma |
| Species: | D. scholtziae |
| Binomial name | |
| Dasyhesma scholtziae | |
Dasyhesma scholtziae 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 scholtziae refers to a favoured food plant.[1]
Description
Measurements of female specimens are: body length 8.0 mm, wing length 5.0 mm. Males: body length 5.5-6.0 mm, wing length 4.4 mm. Colouring is mainly dark brown to black. [1]
