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Euryglossa cupreochalybea

Euryglossa cupreochalybea is a species of bee in the family Colletidae and the subfamily Euryglossinae. It is endemic to Australia. It was described in 1853 by English entomologist Frederick Smith.

Description

Body length is 8 mm. Head and thorax are glossy black, the abdomen steel blue.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in south-west Western Australia. Published localities include Yallingup, Gnowangerup, Merredin and Cranbrook.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores.

References