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Dasyhesma argentea

Dasyhesma argentea 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 argentea refers to a favoured food plant.

Description

Measurements of female specimens are: body length 6.5 mm, wing length 4.0 mm. Males: body length 4.0 mm, wing length 3.5 mm. Head and mesosoma are black; metasoma is orange and brown (females) or black (males).

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Mid West region of Western Australia. The type locality is 10.5 km south of Eneabba.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Verticordia argentea.

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