Melittosmithia adelaidae

Melittosmithia adelaidae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Colletidae
Genus: Melittosmithia
Species:
M. adelaidae
Binomial name
Melittosmithia adelaidae
(Friese, 1924)[1][2]
Synonyms
  • Stilpnosoma adelaidae Friese,1924

Melittosmithia adelaidae is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1924 by German entomologist Heinrich Friese.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in New South Wales. The type locality is Sydney. The location of the female holotype is unknown.[2]

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Friese, H (1924). "Ueber die Bienen Australiens". Konowia. 3: 216–249 [235].
  2. ^ a b c d "Species Melittosmithia adelaidae (Friese, 1924)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-02-28.


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