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Euryglossula pinnulata

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.

Etymology

The specific epithet pinnulata (Latin: "feather-like") refers to the setae on the fifth sternum of the male.

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.

Distribution and habitat

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

Behaviour

Flowering plants visited by the bees include Calytrix longiflora.

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