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Brachyhesma morvenensis

Brachyhesma morvenensis, or Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) morvenensis, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1974 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in southern inland Queensland. The type locality is 11 km west of Charleville. As well as the vicinity of Charleville, it has also been recorded from Morven.

Behaviour

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

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