Brachyhesma monteithae
| Brachyhesma monteithae | |
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| Male | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Brachyhesma |
| Species: | B. monteithae
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| Binomial name | |
| Brachyhesma monteithae | |
Brachyhesma monteithae, or Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) monteithae, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1975 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]
Etymology
The specific epithet monteithae honours Sybil Monteith who collected the type specimens.[1]
Description
Colouring is mainly yellow to pale yellow. Body length of males is 3.3 mm, wing length 2.0 mm; body length of females is 3.5 mm, wing length 2.3 mm.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Gulf Country of north-west Queensland. The type locality is the Gregory River at Gregory Downs.[2][1]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2][1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Exley, EM (1975). "New species and records of Brachyhesma Michener (Apoidea: Colletidae: Euryglossinae)". Journal of the Australian Entomological Society. 14: 139–144 [143]. Retrieved 2026-03-17.
- ^ a b c d "Species Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) monteithae Exley, 1975". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-17.