Euryglossina scapata, or Euryglossina (Quasihesma) scapata, 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 scapata refers to the lengthened antennal scapes of the males.
Description Male body length is 2.1 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 8 km south-east of Cooktown.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus and Eugenia species.
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