Euryglossula deserti
| Euryglossula deserti | |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Euryglossula |
| Species: | E. deserti
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| Binomial name | |
| Euryglossula deserti | |
Euryglossula deserti is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1968 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in central Australia. The type locality is MacDonald Downs Station, some 200 km north-east of Alice Springs in the south of the Northern Territory.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
- ^ a b Exley, EM (1968). "Revision of the genus Euryglossula Michener (Apoidea: Colletidae)". Australian Journal of Zoology. 16: 203–217 [210].
- ^ a b c d "Species Euryglossula deserti Exley, 1968". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-05.