Meroglossa modesta is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Hylaeinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1975 by Australian entomologist Terry Houston.
Distribution and habitat The species occurs in eastern Australia. The type locality is Charleville, Queensland.
Behaviour The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Atalaya, Callistemon, Eucalyptus and Loranthus species.
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