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Euryglossa hardyi

Euryglossa hardyi 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.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in northern Australia. The type locality is 5 km east of Mount Isa in the Gulf Country of north-west Queensland. It has also been recorded from Pine Creek in the Top End of the Northern Territory.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.

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