Callohesma tibialis
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Callohesma |
| Species: | C. tibialis |
| Binomial name | |
| Callohesma tibialis | |
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Callohesma tibialis is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1993 by Australian entomologist Josephine Cardale.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in southern inland Western Australia. The type locality is Yellowdine. Other published localities include Southern Cross and Dedari.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
- 1 2 Cardale, JC (1993). "Hymenoptera: Apoidea". In Houston, WWK; Maynard, GV (eds.). Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Vol. 10. Canberra: AGPS. pp. 1–406.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Callohesma tibialis (Cardale, 1993)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-31.