Brachyhesma nabarleki
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Brachyhesma |
| Species: | B. nabarleki |
| Binomial name | |
| Brachyhesma nabarleki | |
Brachyhesma nabarleki, or Brachyhesma (Microhesma) nabarleki, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1977 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Top End of the Northern Territory. The type locality is Nabarlek Dam, 14 km south-south-west of Nimbuwah Rock near the Western Arnhem Land escarpment. Other published localities include Magela Creek, Oenpelli, Elizabeth River and Katherine.[2][1]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus and Eugenia species.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 Exley, EM (1977). "The Australian genus Brachyhesma (Apoidea: Colletidae) revised and reviewed". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 53: 1–54 [14].
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Brachyhesma (Microhesma) nabarleki Exley, 1977". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-21.