Meroglossa rubricata 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 in central and western Australia. The type locality is Swan River, Western Australia.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Capparis and Hibbertia species.
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