Amphylaeus obscuriceps, or Amphylaeus (Agogenohylaeus) obscuriceps, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Hylaeinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1924 by German entomologist Heinrich Friese.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in eastern Australia. Type localities include Emerald, Victoria and Brisbane in south-eastern Queensland.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Banksia, Callistemon, Eucalyptus, Eugenia, Hakea, Loranthus and Xanthorrhoea species.
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