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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.

Description

Body length is 8 mm. Head and thorax are glossy black, the abdomen mainly blue or blue-green.

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.

Behaviour

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

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