Zonamegilla

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Zonamegilla is a large subgenus of the bee genus Amegilla. Species of this subgenus can be found throughout Australia, Europe and Asia. Some Zonamegilla are commonly referred to as ‘blue-banded bees,’ however, the abdominal bands can also be orange, green, white or yellow, depending on the species.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Leijs, R; Batley, M; Hogendoorn, K (2017). "The genus Amegilla (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Anthophorini) in Australia: A revision of the subgenera Notomegilla and Zonamegilla". ZooKeys. 653: 79–140.