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Euryglossula purpurea

Euryglossula purpurea 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 purpurea refers to the colour of the metallic sheen on the frons and scutum.

Description

Body length of females is 3.4 mm, that of males 3.0 mm; head width of females is 1.0 mm, males 1.0 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in north central Australia. The type locality is 7 km north-west of the Barkly Roadhouse in the Northern Territory. It has also been recorded from Avon Downs Station, as well as from a site 10 km east of Camooweal in north-western Queensland.

Behaviour

Flowering plants visited by the bees include Corymbia terminalis.

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