Euryglossina gigantica, or Euryglossina (Quasihesma) gigantica, 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.
Description Female body length is 3.5 mm, wing length 2.5 mm; male body length is 3.5 mm, wing length 2.4 mm. Colouration is mainly yellow, black and dark brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in northern Australia. The type locality is 206 km south of Darwin, Northern Territory.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Corymbia ferruginea.
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