Hylaeus elongatus, or Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) elongatus, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and subfamily Hylaeinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described by English entomologist Frederick Smith in 1879.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in southern Australia. The type locality is Adelaide.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Leptospermum species.
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