Euryglossina darwiniensis, or Euryglossina (Euryglossella) darwiniensis, is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1974 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.
Etymology The species epithet darwiniensis refers to the type locality.
Description The body length of females is about 2.5 mm, wing length 1.2 mm; male body length is 2.5 mm, wing length 1.1 mm. Colouration is mainly black and yellow.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in northern Australia. The type locality is Elizabeth River, 34 km south of Darwin, Northern Territory. It has also been recorded from Queensland.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Syzygium armstrongii and Corymbia papuana.
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