Euryglossina melanognatha, or Euryglossina (Quasihesma) melanognatha, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1980 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.
Etymology The specific epithet melanognatha refers to the black mouthparts of the males.
Description Male body length is 2.2 mm, wing length 1.3 mm. The colour is mainly black, yellow and brown.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs on the Cape York Peninsula of Far North Queensland. The type locality is Coen.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus and Tristania species.
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