Euryglossula storeyi
| Euryglossula storeyi | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Euryglossula |
| Species: | E. storeyi |
| Binomial name | |
| Euryglossula storeyi | |
Euryglossula storeyi 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 storeyi honours Ross Storey who collected the first specimens of these bees.[1]
Description
[edit]Body length of females is 3.1 mm, that of males 2.5 mm; head width of females is 0.98 mm, males 0.85 mm.[1]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]The species occurs on the Cape York Peninsula of Far North Queensland. The type locality is Walsh River via Chillagoe.[2][1]
Behaviour
[edit]Flowering plants visited by the bees include Syzygium eucalyptoides.[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 [254]. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Euryglossula storeyi Batley, 2016". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
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