Exoneura holmesi

Exoneura holmesi, or Exoneura holmesi, is a species of reed bee in the tribe Allodapini. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1946 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.

Description

The body length is 5–6 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-eastern Australia. The type locality is Heathcote, New South Wales.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. One nesting site was a gallery in a dead Banksia branch. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Leptospermum species.