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Brachyhesma monteithae

Brachyhesma monteithae, or Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) monteithae, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1975 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.

Etymology

The specific epithet monteithae honours Sybil Monteith who collected the type specimens.

Description

Colouring is mainly yellow to pale yellow. Body length of males is 3.3 mm, wing length 2.0 mm; body length of females is 3.5 mm, wing length 2.3 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Gulf Country of north-west Queensland. The type locality is the Gregory River at Gregory Downs.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores.

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