Euryglossa pammicta
| Euryglossa pammicta | |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Euryglossa |
| Species: | E. pammicta
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| Binomial name | |
| Euryglossa pammicta | |
Euryglossa pammicta 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 South Australia and Western Australia. The type locality is Oodla Wirra, 259 km north of Adelaide. Other published localities include Eucla, Coolgardie and Booanya in Western Australia.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.[2]
References
- ^ a b Exley, EM (1976). "Revision of the subgenus Euryglossa Smith (Apoidea: Colletidae: Euryglossinae)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 41: 1–72 [63].
- ^ a b c d "Species Euryglossa pammicta Exley, 1976". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-02-07.