Euryglossa rubricata
| Euryglossa rubricata | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Euryglossa |
| Species: | E. rubricata
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| Binomial name | |
| Euryglossa rubricata | |
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Euryglossa rubricata is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1879 by English entomologist Frederick Smith.[1][2]
Description
Body length is 7 mm. Head and thorax are black, the abdomen mainly ferruginous with the apex blue-black.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in southern mainland Australia. The type locality is Swan River – in the vicinity of Perth.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Smith, F (1879). Descriptions of New Species of Hymenoptera in the Collection of the British Museum. London: British Museum. pp. 1–240 [12].
- ^ a b c d "Euryglossa rubricata Smith, 1879". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-02-04.