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Euryglossa aureopilosa

Euryglossa aureopilosa is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1935 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.

Description

Body length is 10 mm. The head and thorax are black, the abdomen greenish.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-eastern Australia. The type locality is Gosford in New South Wales. It has been recorded from Mount Keira as well as from Mount Macedon in Victoria.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. They may nest in termite mounds. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Angophora species.

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