Dasyhesma abnormis

Dasyhesma abnormis
Female
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Colletidae
Genus: Dasyhesma
Species:
D. abnormis
Binomial name
Dasyhesma abnormis
Synonyms
  • Euryglossimorpha abnormis Rayment, 1935

Dasyhesma abnormis is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1935 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.[1][2]

Description

Body length of females is about 9 mm. Colouring is mainly black.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. The type locality is Gnangara, a suburb of Perth.[2][1]

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Rayment, T (1935). A Cluster of Bees. Sydney: Endeavour Press. pp. 1–752 [664].
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Species Dasyhesma abnormis (Rayment, 1935)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-22.
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