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Euryglossa terminata

Euryglossa terminata is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1853 by English entomologist Frederick Smith.

Description

Body length is 8 mm. Head and thorax are glossy black, the abdomen mainly black with the fifth segment bright fulvous.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in eastern Australia. Published localities include Brisbane and Emu Vale in Queensland, and Patonga and Manning Valley in New South Wales.

Behaviour

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

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