Brachyhesma houstoni, or Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) houstoni, 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.
Etymology The specific epithet houstoni honours Mr T. Houston who collected the type specimens.
Description Colouration is yellow with brown markings. Males: body length 4.1 mm, wing length 2.6 mm; females: body length 3.9 mm, wing length 2.5 mm.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in South Australia. The type locality is Kongal, near Bordertown.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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