Callohesma setula

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

Callohesma setula 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.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in southern inland Western Australia. The type locality is Southern Cross. It has also been recorded from the vicinity of Dedari.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores.

References

  1. 1 2 Exley, EM (1974). "Revision of the subgenus Callohesma Michener (Apoidea: Colletidae)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 26: 1–58 [28].
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Species Callohesma setula (Exley, 1974)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-04-03.