Euglossini
- Pronunciation
- /yoo-gloh-SIN-ee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Plural
- Euglossini
Definition
A tribe of orchid bees in the subfamily Apinae of the family Apidae. They are known for their bright metallic coloring and their role as pollinators of orchids.
Etymology
From Greek 'eu-', meaning 'well' or 'good', and 'glossa', meaning 'tongue'.
Example
Euglossini bees are essential for the pollination of many orchid species.