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Dasyhesma albula

Dasyhesma albula is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2004 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.

Etymology

The specific epithet albula is a Latin reference to the characteristic white setae (body hairs).

Description

Measurements of female specimens are: body length 9.0 mm, wing length 5.0 mm. The metasoma is orange; the setae are white.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Mid West region of Western Australia. The type locality is 54 km north-north-east of Kalbarri.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Baeckea blackallii and Thryptomene strongylophylla.

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