Meroglossa torrida is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Hylaeinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1879 by English entomologist Frederick Smith.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs across northern Australia. The type locality is noted simply as "Queensland".
Behaviour The adults are solitary flying mellivores. They may nest in Cassia twigs; pre-reproductive adults of both sexes may be found in a nest. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Acacia, Angophora, Callistemon, Calytrix and Melaleuca species.
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