Euglossa

Latreille, 1802

orchid bees, typical orchid bees

Species Guides

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Euglossa is a of orchid bees (tribe Euglossini) native to the Neotropics. are distinguished by brilliant metallic coloration in blue, green, , or gold. Males collect and store aromatic compounds from orchids and other sources to create species-specific perfumes for . One species, E. dilemma, has established an introduced in Florida since 2003.

Euglossa maculilabris by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Euglossa viridifrons by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Euglossa stilbonota by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Euglossa: //juːˈɡlɒsə//

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Distribution

Native to the Neotropics from Mexico to Paraguay, northern Argentina, western Brazil, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago. Introduced of E. dilemma established in Florida, United States, first detected in 2003.

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