Euryglossula purpurea
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| Euryglossula purpurea | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Euryglossula |
| Species: | E. purpurea |
| Binomial name | |
| 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.[1][2]
The specific epithet purpurea refers to the colour of the metallic sheen on the frons and scutum.[1]
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.[1]
