Callohesma matthewsi
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Callohesma |
| Species: | C. matthewsi |
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| Callohesma matthewsi | |
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Callohesma matthewsi is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1974 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in southern inland Australia. The type locality is Wyperfeld National Park in Victoria. It has also been recorded from Kukerin, Dedari and Lake King in Western Australia.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
- 1 2 Exley, EM (1974). "Revision of the subgenus Callohesma Michener (Apoidea: Colletidae)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 26: 1–58 [12].
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Callohesma matthewsi (Exley, 1974)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-04-01.