Euryglossina xanthogena, or Euryglossina (Euryglossina) xanthogena, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1934 by Australian entomologist Tarlton Rayment.
Description Body length of females is 4 mm. Colouring is black and yellow.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in eastern Australia. The type locality is Melbourne, Victoria.
Behaviour The adults are solitary flying mellivores that nest in beetle-infested timber. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus, Eugenia, Melaleuca and Pongamia species.
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