Euryglossula pallida
| Euryglossula pallida | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Euryglossula |
| Species: | E. pallida |
| Binomial name | |
| Euryglossula pallida | |
Euryglossula pallida is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 2016 by Australian entomologist Michael Batley.[1][2]
Etymology
[edit]The specific epithet pallida refers to the species’ relatively pale colouring.[1]
Description
[edit]Body length of females is 3.3 mm, that of males 3.0 mm; head width of females is 1.05 mm, males 1.0 mm.[1]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs in north central Australia. The type locality is 6 km north-east of the Barkly Roadhouse in the Northern Territory.[2][1]
Behaviour
[edit]Flowering plants visited by the bees include Corymbia terminalis.[2][1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Batley, M (2016). "New Species of Euryglossula Michener (Apoidea: Colletidae)". Records of the Australian Museum. 68 (6): 245–261 [251]. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Euryglossula pallida Batley, 2016". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-08.
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