Euryglossina incompleta, or Euryglossina (Euryglossella) incompleta, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1974 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.
Etymology The species epithet incompleta is an anatomical reference to the lack of a cell in the forewing.
Description Male body length is 2.1 mm, wing length 1.4 mm. Colouration is mainly black, dark brown and yellow.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in northern Australia. The type locality is Mount Bundey Road, via Darwin, Northern Territory. It has also been recorded from Queensland.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus tectifica and Eugenia species.
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