Euryglossa homora

Euryglossa homora
Female
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Colletidae
Genus: Euryglossa
Species:
E. homora
Binomial name
Euryglossa homora

Euryglossa homora is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1976 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in north-central Australia. The type locality is Mount Isa in the Gulf Country of north-west Queensland. It has also been recorded from Lake Moondarra in Queensland, as well as from MacDonald Downs, the Devils Marbles and Barrow Creek in the Northern Territory.[2]

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Exley, EM (1976). "Revision of the subgenus Euryglossa Smith (Apoidea: Colletidae: Euryglossinae)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 41: 1–72 [17].
  2. ^ a b c d "Species Euryglossa homora Exley, 1976". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-02-07.