Euryglossina aurantia, or Euryglossina (Euryglossina) aurantia, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1969 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.
Etymology The species epithet aurantia refers to the mostly orange colour of the female's body.
Description The body length of females is about 3.6 mm; wing length 2.1 mm.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in southern inland Queensland. The type locality is Charleville. It has also been recorded from Glenmorgan.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.
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