Euhesma subinconspicua

Euhesma subinconspicua
Female
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Colletidae
Genus: Euhesma
Species:
E. subinconspicua
Binomial name
Euhesma subinconspicua
Synonyms
  • Euryglossa subinconspicua Rayment, 1934

Euhesma subinconspicua, or Euhesma (Euhesma) subinconspicua, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1934 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in Victoria. The type locality is Kiata in the Wimmera region.[2]

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Bursaria species.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Rayment, T (1934). "Contributions to the fauna of Rottnest Island. VIII. Apoidea. With description of new species". Journal and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Western Australia. 20: 201–212 [204].
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Species Euhesma (Euhesma) subinconspicua (Rayment, 1934)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-05-01.