Euryglossula elizabethae
| Euryglossula elizabethae | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Euryglossula |
| Species: | E. elizabethae
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| Binomial name | |
| Euryglossula elizabethae | |
Euryglossula elizabethae 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 elizabethae honours entomologist Elizabeth Exley for her contributions to the study of the Euryglossinae.[1]
Description
Body length of females is 3.2 mm, that of males 2.7 mm.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in north-western Victoria. The type locality is 5 km west of the Hattah-Kulkyne National Park.[2][1]
Behaviour
Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eremophila deserti.[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 elizabethae Batley, 2016". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-07.