Xanthesma deloschema
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Xanthesma |
| Species: | X. deloschema |
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Xanthesma deloschema, or Xanthesma (Argohesma) deloschema, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1969 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in eastern Australia. The type locality is Oxenford in south-east Queensland. Other published localities include Mount Yule and Healesville in the Yarra Ranges of Victoria.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.[2]
References
- 1 2 Exley, EM (1969). "Argohesma—a new genus of Australian bees (Apoidea: Colletidae)". Australian Journal of Zoology. 17: 527–534 [530].
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Xanthesma (Argohesma) deloschema (Exley, 1969)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-02-23.