Chimney-bees
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Melitoma
chimney bees
Melitoma is a genus of solitary bees commonly known as chimney bees, comprising approximately 11-13 described species. Members of this genus are classified within the family Apidae, tribe Emphorini, and are characterized by their distinctive nesting behavior involving the construction of chimney-like turrets at nest entrances. The genus occurs in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions, with species documented from North America through Central and South America.