Exomalopsini

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Exomalopsini is a tribe of bees in the Apidae, Apinae. Members range from tiny to moderate in size and are generally hairy. The tribe is distinguished by a diagnostic line of hairs along the inner margin of the . The frequently displays pale banding. The tribe includes the Anthophorula and Exomalopsis.

Exomalopsini by (c) Francisco Farriols Sarabia, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Francisco Farriols Sarabia. Used under a CC-BY license.Exomalopsis species male. (E. analis^) - Flickr - gailhampshire by gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.Exomalopsis analis, M, back, Dominican Republic, La Ve 2012-12-11-14.23.07 ZS PMax (8355697163) by USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory from Beltsville, USA. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Exomalopsini: //ɛɡˌzoʊməˈlɒpsɪnaɪ//

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Identification

Distinguished from other tribes in Apinae by the presence of a line of hairs along the inner margin of the . Pale abdominal banding and general hairiness are supportive but not unique characters.

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Appearance

Tiny to moderate-sized bees with generally hairy bodies. The often exhibits pale banding. A diagnostic line of hairs runs along the inner edge of the .

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Genera

The tribe includes two : Anthophorula and Exomalopsis.

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