Euryglossa glabra

Euryglossa glabra
Female
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Colletidae
Genus: Euryglossa
Species:
E. glabra
Binomial name
Euryglossa glabra

Euryglossa glabra is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1976 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in inland eastern Australia. The type locality is Morven in Queensland. Other published localities are Charleville and Mungallala in Queensland and Bourke in New South Wales.[2]

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Exley, EM (1976). "Revision of the subgenus Euryglossa Smith (Apoidea: Colletidae: Euryglossinae)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 41: 1–72 [32].
  2. ^ a b c d "Species Euryglossa glabra Exley, 1976". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-02-06.


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