Meroglossa striaticeps 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 northern Australia. Type localities include Mackay and Halifax, Queensland. It has also been recorded from the Northern Territory.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Barringtonia, Cassia, Melaleuca, Rosa and Xanthorrhoea species.
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