| Euryglossa capitata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Euryglossa |
| Species: | E. capitata
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| Binomial name | |
| Euryglossa capitata | |
Euryglossa capitata 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.12
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in New South Wales. The type locality is Mount Wilson in the Blue Mountains. Other published localities include Mount Victoria and Gosford.2
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.2
References
References
- Exley, EM (1976). "Revision of the subgenus Euryglossa Smith (Apoidea: Colletidae: Euryglossinae)". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 41: 1–72 [26].
- "Species Euryglossa capitata Exley, 1976". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-02-06.