Euglossine bee

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:entomologist
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:orchid_bee
gptkbp:conservationStatus varies by species
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:South_America
southern United States
gptkbp:family gptkb:Apidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
gptkbp:flightRange long distances
gptkbp:generation gptkb:Euglossa
gptkb:Aglae
gptkb:Eufriesea
gptkb:Eulaema
gptkb:Exaerete
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Euglossine bee
gptkbp:importantFor orchid reproduction
gptkbp:nesting solitary
some communal nesting
gptkbp:notableFor bright metallic coloration
fragrance collection by males
pollination of orchids
gptkbp:numberOfSpecies 5
over 200
gptkbp:order gptkb:Lepidoptera
gptkbp:pollinatedBy orchids
other tropical plants
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism males collect fragrances
females do not collect fragrances
gptkbp:SIM some species mimic wasps
gptkbp:taxonRank gptkb:Euglossini
tribe
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:bucket_orchid
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7