Euryglossina douglasi
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Euryglossina |
| Species: | E. douglasi |
| Binomial name | |
| Euryglossina douglasi | |
Euryglossina douglasi, or Euryglossina (Euryglossina) douglasi, 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 Western Australia. The type locality is between Karalee and Dedari.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.[2]
References
- 1 2 Exley, EM (1968). "Revision of the genus Euryglossina Cockerell (Apoidea: Colletidae)". Australian Journal of Zoology. 16: 915–1020 [941].
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Euryglossina (Euryglossina) douglasi Exley, 1968". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-04-12.