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Brachyhesma storeyi

Brachyhesma storeyi, or Brachyhesma (Microhesma) storeyi, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1977 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Far North Queensland. The type locality is 8 km north-west of Mount Molloy. It has also been recorded from Petford.

Behaviour

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

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