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Xanthesma foveolata

Xanthesma foveolata , or Xanthesma (Chaetohesma) foveolata, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1978 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Northern Territory. The type locality is 22 km west-south-west of Borroloola. It has also been recorded from Elizabeth River.

Behaviour

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

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