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Dasyhesma boharti

Dasyhesma boharti 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 boharti honours American entomologist Richard Bohart.

Description

Measurements of female specimens are: body length 8.0 mm, wing length 5.0 mm. The head and mesosoma are black, the metasoma yellow-brown with black markings.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Wheatbelt of Western Australia. The type locality is Carrabin.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores.

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