Euhesma spinola

Euhesma spinola
Female
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Colletidae
Genus: Euhesma
Species:
E. spinola
Binomial name
Euhesma spinola

Euhesma spinola, or Euhesma (Euhesma) spinola, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2001 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Western Australia. The type locality is Pinjarrega Lake Nature Reserve, 24 km south-west of Coorow, in the Mid West region.[2]

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores.[2][1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Exley, EM (2001). "The walkeriana species-group of Euhesma Michener (Hymenoptera: Colletidae: Euryglossinae)". Australian Journal of Entomology. 40: 102–112 [109].
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Species Euhesma (Euhesma) spinola Exley, 2001". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-11.