Euhesma catanii

Euhesma catanii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Colletidae
Genus: Euhesma
Species:
E. catanii
Binomial name
Euhesma catanii
Synonyms
  • Euryglossa catanii Rayment, 1949

Euhesma catanii is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1949 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.[1][2]

Etymology

The specific epithet catanii honours civil engineer Carlo Catani for his work on the Mount Buffalo plateau.[1]

Description

The male body length is 6.5 mm; the colouring is mainly black and purple.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Victoria. The type locality is Reed’s Lookout, Mount Buffalo.[2]

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Stylidium graminifolium.[2][1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Rayment, T (1949). "New bees and wasps—Part X". Victorian Naturalist. 65: 271–272 [271]. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Species Euhesma catanii (Rayment, 1949)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
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