Brachyhesma josephinae, or Brachyhesma (Microhesma) josephinae, 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 northern Queensland. The type locality is Ross River. It has also been recorded from Millaroo, Mount Molloy and Mareeba.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Melaleuca and Eucalyptus species.
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