Euryglossula pinnulata

Euryglossula pinnulata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Colletidae
Genus: Euryglossula
Species:
E. pinnulata
Binomial name
Euryglossula pinnulata
Batley, 2016[1][2]

Euryglossula pinnulata 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 pinnulata (Latin: "feather-like") refers to the setae on the fifth sternum of the male.[1]

Description

Body length of females is 3.25 mm, that of males 2.7 mm; head width of females is 0.9 mm, males 0.85 mm.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in southern inland Queensland. The type locality is 19 km south of Charleville.[2][1]

Behaviour

Flowering plants visited by the bees include Calytrix longiflora.[2][1]

References

  1. ^ 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 [252]. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
  2. ^ a b c d "Species Euryglossula pinnulata Batley, 2016". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-09.