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Brachyhesma antennata

Brachyhesma antennata, or Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) antennata, 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.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The type locality is 9 km north of the Newman turnoff on the Great Northern Highway. It has also been recorded from Millstream Station, now part of the Millstream Chichester National Park.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.

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