Euryglossula microdonta
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Euryglossula |
| Species: | E. microdonta
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| Euryglossula microdonta | |
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Euryglossula microdonta is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1934 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in southern and western Australia. The type locality is Rottnest Island, Western Australia. Other published localities include Wallaroo, Tintinara and Keith in South Australia.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus and Leptospermum species.[2]
References
- ^ a b Rayment, T (1934). "Contributions to the fauna of Rottnest Island. VIII. Apoidea. With description of new species". Journal and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Western Australia. 20: 201–212 [203, 212].
- ^ a b c d "Euryglossula microdonta (Rayment, 1934)". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-06.