Euglossine
- Pronunciation
- /yoo-GLOH-seen/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Euglossine
- Plural
- Euglossines
Definition
A tribe of bees in the family Apidae, characterized by their bright metallic coloring and often associated with orchid pollination.
Etymology
From Greek 'eu-', meaning 'well' or 'good', and 'glossa', meaning 'tongue'.
Example
Euglossine bees are known for their complex pollination relationships with orchids.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Euglossines are found in neotropical America and are often solitary in nature.