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Callohesma matthewsi

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Callohesma matthewsi
Female
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Clade: Pancrustacea
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Colletidae
Genus: Callohesma
Species:
C. matthewsi
Binomial name
Callohesma matthewsi
(Exley, 1974)[1][2]
Synonyms
  • Euryglossa (Callohesma) matthewsi Exley, 1974

Callohesma matthewsi is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1974 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

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The species occurs in southern inland Australia. The type locality is Wyperfeld National Park in Victoria. It has also been recorded from Kukerin, Dedari and Lake King in Western Australia.[2]

Behaviour

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The adults are flying mellivores.[2]

Male

References

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  1. 1 2 Exley, EM (1974). "Revision of the subgenus Callohesma Michener (Apoidea: Colletidae)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 26: 1–58 [12].
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Species Callohesma matthewsi (Exley, 1974)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-04-01.