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Brachyhesma bitrichopedalis

Brachyhesma bitrichopedalis, or Brachyhesma (Microhesma) bitrichopedalis, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1968 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in northern and eastern Australia. The type locality is Murphys Creek, Queensland.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Angophora, Eucalyptus and Leptospermum species.

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