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Xanthesma striolata

Xanthesma striolata, or Xanthesma (Chaetohesma) striolata, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1978 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs across tropical northern Australia. The type locality is 16 km west of Mount Carbine in Far North Queensland.

Behaviour

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

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