Meroglossa rubricata
Species of bee
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Meroglossa rubricata is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Hylaeinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1879 by English entomologist Frederick Smith.[1][2]
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Meroglossa |
| Species: | M. rubricata |
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Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in central and western Australia. The type locality is Swan River, Western Australia.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Capparis and Hibbertia species.[2]
