Meroglossa modesta
| Meroglossa modesta | |
|---|---|
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| Female | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Meroglossa |
| Species: | M. modesta |
| Binomial name | |
| Meroglossa modesta | |
Meroglossa modesta is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Hylaeinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1975 by Australian entomologist Terry Houston.[1][2]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in eastern Australia. The type locality is Charleville, Queensland.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Atalaya, Callistemon, Eucalyptus and Loranthus species.[2]
References
- 1 2 Houston, TF (1975). "A revision of the Australian hylaeine bees (Hymenoptera: Colletidae). I.". Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series. 36: 1–135 [91].
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Meroglossa modesta Houston, 1975". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-22.