Euryglossinae
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| Euryglossinae | |
|---|---|
| Euryglossa adelaidae in copula | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Subfamily: | Euryglossinae |
Euryglossinae is a subfamily of plasterer bees endemic to Australia.[1][2] Most of the 400+ species in the subfamily are very small, with the largest reaching 10 mm in length.[3] Females of this subfamily carry pollen internally, in the crop.