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Euryglossa tolgae

Euryglossa tolgae 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 north-eastern Queensland. The type locality is 8 km north of Tolga on the Atherton Tableland. Other published localities include Mareeba and Kuranda.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus, Melaleuca and Tristania species.

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