Brachyhesma hypoxantha, or Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) hypoxantha, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1934 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.[1][2]
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Brachyhesma |
| Species: | B. hypoxantha |
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| Brachyhesma hypoxantha | |
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Description
editBody length of females is 4 mm. Colouration is black and yellow.[1]
Distribution and habitat
editThe species occurs in southern Australia. The type locality is Rottnest Island in Western Australia. Other published localities include Meningie, Purnong and North Beach in South Australia.[2][1]
Behaviour
editThe adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Leptospermum and Melaleuca species.[2]
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 Rayment, T (1934). "Contributions to the fauna of Rottnest Island. VIII. Apoidea. With description of new species". Journal and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Western Australia. 20: 201–212 [202]. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) hypoxantha (Rayment, 1934)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-12.
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