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Euryglossula pallida

Euryglossula pallida 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 pallida refers to the species’ relatively pale colouring.

Description

Body length of females is 3.3 mm, that of males 3.0 mm; head width of females is 1.05 mm, males 1.0 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in north central Australia. The type locality is 6 km north-east of the Barkly Roadhouse in the Northern Territory.

Behaviour

Flowering plants visited by the bees include Corymbia terminalis.

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