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Dasyhesma scholtziae

Dasyhesma scholtziae 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 scholtziae refers to a favoured food plant.

Description

Measurements of female specimens are: body length 8.0 mm, wing length 5.0 mm. Males: body length 5.5-6.0 mm, wing length 4.4 mm. Colouring is mainly dark brown to black.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-western Western Australia. The type locality is Melaleuca Park Nature Reserve, 12 km north of Wanneroo, a suburb of Perth.

Behaviour

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

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