Chimney or Turret Bees
Emphorini
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Hymenoptera
- Family: Apidae
- Subfamily: Apinae
- Tribe: Emphorini
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Emphorini: /ɛmˈfɔrɪnaɪ/
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Summary
The Emphorini are a tribe of apid bees comprising 2 subtribes and a total of 31 species in 4 genera in certain areas, with an overall total of 118 species across 10 genera. They are primarily found in the New World and predominantly in neotropical regions, where they are known for their specialization in pollen collection.
Distribution
New World, mostly neotropical
Diet
Most are pollen specialists
Tags
- Emphorini
- bees
- Hymenoptera
- Apidae
- pollen specialists