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Brachyhesma deserticola

Brachyhesma deserticola, or Brachyhesma (Henicohesma) deserticola, 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.

Etymology

The specific epithet deserticola refers to the desert areas where specimens were collected.

Description

Colouration is mainly yellow. Males: body length 3 mm, wing length 2.3 mm; females: body length 3.7 mm, wing length 2.5 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in central Australia. The type locality is Mica Creek, near Mount Isa in north-west Queensland. It has also been recorded from Barrow Creek, Northern Territory.

Behaviour

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

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