Hyphesma barrowensis
| Hyphesma barrowensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Hyphesma |
| Species: | H. barrowensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Hyphesma barrowensis | |
Hyphesma barrowensis is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1975 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Northern Territory. The type locality is 22 km north of Barrow Creek.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
- 1 2 Exley, EM (1975). "Revision of the genus Hyphesma Michener (Apoidea: Colletidae)". Australian Journal of Zoology. 23: 277–291 [290].
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Hyphesma barrowensis Exley, 1975". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-01.