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Euryglossula laticeps

Euryglossula laticeps 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.

Etymology

The specific epithet laticeps refers to the species’ relatively broad head.

Description

Body length of females is 3.0 mm, that of males 3.4 mm; head width of females is 1.05 mm, males 1.09 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in the Channel Country of south-western Queensland. The type locality is 15 km west of Windorah.

Behaviour

Flowering plants visited by the bees include Corymbia terminalis.

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