Exomalopsini

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Apidae
Subfamily: Apinae
Tribe: Exomalopsini

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Exomalopsini: //ɛɡˌzoʊməˈlɒpsɪnaɪ//

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Summary

Exomalopsini is a tribe of bees belonging to the family Apidae, characterized by their size, hairiness, and distinct morphological features such as the row of stiff hairs along the inner edge of the eye. This tribe comprises 51 species in 2 genera in the specified area, with a total of approximately 150 species in 3 genera overall.

Physical Characteristics

Exomalopsini are tiny to moderate in size and usually hairy. Their abdomen often exhibits pale banding. A distinctive characteristic is the row of long, widely spaced stiff hairs that line the inner margin of the eye.

Identification Tips

Can be identified by the row of hairs along the inner edge of the eye, and the head width being approximately equal to that of the thorax, distinguishing them from the Emphorini.

Distribution

New World, ranging from the United States to Argentina.