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Euryglossula storeyi

Euryglossula storeyi 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 storeyi honours Ross Storey who collected the first specimens of these bees.

Description

Body length of females is 3.1 mm, that of males 2.5 mm; head width of females is 0.98 mm, males 0.85 mm.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs on the Cape York Peninsula of Far North Queensland. The type locality is Walsh River via Chillagoe.

Behaviour

Flowering plants visited by the bees include Syzygium eucalyptoides.

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