Meroglossa ferruginea
| Meroglossa ferruginea | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Meroglossa |
| Species: | M. ferruginea |
| Binomial name | |
| Meroglossa ferruginea Houston, 1975 | |
Meroglossa ferruginea 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.
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in eastern Australia. The type locality is Bowen, Queensland.
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores.
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 [118].
- 1 2 3 4 "Species Meroglossa ferruginea Houston, 1975". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-06-22.
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