Brachyhesma healesvillensis, or Brachyhesma (Microhesma) healesvillensis, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1968 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in south-eastern Australia. The type locality is Mount Yule, Healesville, Victoria. It has also been recorded from Singleton, New South Wales.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Angophora and Eucalyptus species.
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