Euryglossa jucunda
| Euryglossa jucunda | |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Colletidae |
| Genus: | Euryglossa |
| Species: | E. jucunda
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| Binomial name | |
| Euryglossa jucunda | |
Euryglossa jucunda is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1879 by English entomologist Frederick Smith.[1][2]
Description
Body length is 8 mm. Head and thorax are glossy black, the abdomen mainly blue or blue-green.[1]
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in south-western Australia. Published localities include Geraldton, Perth and Gnowangerup, as well as in the vicinity of Eucla.[2]
Behaviour
The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus species.[2]
References
- ^ a b c Smith, F (1879). Descriptions of New Species of Hymenoptera in the Collection of the British Museum. London: British Museum. pp. 1–240 [13].
- ^ a b c d "Euryglossa jucunda Smith, 1879". Australian Faunal Directory. Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia. 2026. Retrieved 2026-02-04.