Euryglossina tuberculata, or Euryglossina (Quasihesma) tuberculata, 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 tuberculata refers to the tubercles on the venters of the males.
Description Female body length is 2.1 mm, wing length 1.4 mm; male body length is 2.1 mm, wing length 1.4 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 27 km north of Coen.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores.
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