Meroglossa canaliculata
| Meroglossa canaliculata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Meroglossa |
| Species: | M. canaliculata |
| Binomial name | |
| Meroglossa canaliculata | |
Meroglossa canaliculata is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Hylaeinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1853 by English entomologist Frederick Smith.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in northern Australia. The type locality is Port Essington. Other published localities include Darwin and the East Alligator River in the Top End, as well as the Cairns district of Far North Queensland.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.[2]
References
- 1 2 Smith, F (1853). Catalogue of Hymenopterous Insects in the Collection of the British Museum. Part I. Andrenidae and Apidae. London: British Museum. pp. 1–197 [33].
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Meroglossa canaliculata Smith, 1853". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-18.