Euryglossula aeneoceps
| Euryglossula aeneoceps | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Euryglossula |
| Species: | E. aeneoceps
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| Binomial name | |
| Euryglossula aeneoceps | |
Euryglossula aeneoceps 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 aeneoceps is Latin for "bronze-headed".[1]
Description
Body length of females is 3.0 mm, that of males 2.5 mm.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in northern Australia. The type locality is Cooper Creek, 19 km east by south of Mount Borradale in the Top End of the Northern Territory. It has also been recorded from the Napier Range and King Leopold Ranges in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.[2][1]
Behaviour
Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.[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 [249]. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ^ a b c d "Species Euryglossula aeneoceps Batley, 2016". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-07.