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Euryglossa depressa

Euryglossa depressa 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. It was extensively synonymised in 1976 by Australian entomologist Elizabeth Exley.

Description

Body length is 9 mm. Head and thorax are glossy black, the abdomen a satiny dark green.

Distribution and habitat

The species occurs in eastern Australia. Published localities include Adelaide, Portland in Victoria, and Kelvin Grove in Brisbane.

Behaviour

The adults are flying mellivores. Flowering plants visited by the bees include Eucalyptus and Leptospermum species.

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