Brachyhesma matarankae, or Brachyhesma (Brachyhesma) matarankae, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1977 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in the Northern Territory. The type locality is 8 km north of Mataranka. It has also been recorded from Elsey Cemetery, Daly Waters and Barrow Creek.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.
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