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Orchid bee

Euglossini sp

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Field Notes

Description:

Bee green metallic color, measures about 1cm.

Habitat:

Mata Atlântica Rain Forest

Notes:

Males collect aromatic substances from flowers and fungi (must be to please the girlfriend :))

Reference Links:

Euglossini – Wikipédia, a enciclopédia livre, Insetologia - Identificação de insetos: Abelhas-das-Orquídeas no Rio de Janeiro

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PublishedFebruary 7, 2020

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