Description published
Schmiedeknecht, Apidae Europaeae, vol. 2, p. 177 [1043].
Location of type
Type material: Lectotype m, by designation of Haeseler (2005: 477), “Palma” [Spain: Balearic Islands], ZMHB (Berlin).-Combination Osmia (Helicosmia) balearica Schmiedeknecht in Schmiedeknecht (1885: 22 [888]). Combination Osmia (Osmia) balearica Schmiedeknecht in Friese (1911b: 89)