Euryglossula laticeps
| Euryglossula laticeps | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Euryglossula |
| Species: | E. laticeps
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| Binomial name | |
| Euryglossula laticeps | |
Euryglossula laticeps 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
The specific epithet laticeps refers to the species’ relatively broad head.[1]
Description
Body length of females is 3.0 mm, that of males 3.4 mm; head width of females is 1.05 mm, males 1.09 mm.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in the Channel Country of south-western Queensland. The type locality is 15 km west of Windorah.[2][1]
Behaviour
Flowering plants visited by the bees include Corymbia terminalis.[2][1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f Batley, M (2016). "New Species of Euryglossula Michener (Apoidea: Colletidae)". Records of the Australian Museum. 68 (6): 245–261 [251]. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ a b c d "Species Euryglossula laticeps Batley, 2016". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-08.