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Xanthesma stagei

Xanthesma stagei, or Xanthesma (Xenohesma) stagei, 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 across northern Australia. The type locality is 64 km south-east of Wyndham in the Kimberley region.

Behaviour

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

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