Euryglossula variepicta
| Euryglossula variepicta | |
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| Female | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Euryglossula |
| Species: | E. variepicta
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| Binomial name | |
| Euryglossula variepicta | |
Euryglossula variepicta is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1969 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in both eastern and western Australia. The type locality is Blackall in Central West Queensland. It has also been recorded from the Pilbara region.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Bauhinia and Eremophila species.[2]
References
- ^ a b Exley, EM (1969). "A new species of Euryglossula (Apoidea: Colletidae)". Journal of the Australian Entomological Society. 8: 137–138 [137].
- ^ a b c d "Species Euryglossula variepicta Exley, 1969". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-05.