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Brachyhesma renneri

Brachyhesma renneri, or Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) renneri, 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 the Northern Territory. The type locality is 37 km north of Renner Springs on the Barkly Tableland.

Behaviour

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

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