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Xanthesma hirsutoscapa

Xanthesma hirsutoscapa, or Xanthesma (Xenohesma) hirsutoscapa, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1969 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia. The type locality is Langi Crossing, some 140 km east of Broome, on the Fitzroy River.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores.

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