The first Pacific insular orchid bee (Hymenoptera, Apidae): A new species of Eufriesea from the Islas Marias

A new species of the orchid bee genus Eufriesea Cockerell (Apidae: Apinae: Euglossini) is described and figured from the Islas Marias of Nayarit State, Mexico in the Pacific. Eufriesea insularis sp. nov., is a member of the coerulescens species group and is restricted to Islas Marias. The species is readily recognized by its dark blue integument with purple iridescence, black pubescence, dark wings, and clypeus green with purple hues and a prominent elevated ridge along the midline. The new species is known only from the female.

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A new species of orchid bee has been discovered on Islas Marias in Mexico. Named Eufriesea insularis sp. nov., this bee is part of the coerulescens species group and is found exclusively on the islands. It is characterized by its dark blue integument with purple iridescence, black pubescence, dark wings, and green clypeus with purple hues along a prominent elevated ridge. Only female specimens have been identified so far.