Callohesma setula
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Callohesma |
| Species: | C. setula |
| Binomial name | |
| Callohesma setula | |
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Callohesma setula 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 Western Australia. The type locality is Southern Cross. It has also been recorded from the vicinity of Dedari.[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 [28].
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Callohesma setula (Exley, 1974)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-04-03.