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Orchid bee

Photo by DanielRowson
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Field Notes

Description:

A species of orchid bee (family: Euglossini)? This pair was seen hovering around the base of this tree for quite some time.

Habitat:

Secondary Amazon rainforest, Ecuador.

Notes:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euglossini

Species ID Suggestions

Orchid bee

Euglossa sp.
Juan DiTrani
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Pollinating Insects of the World
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Hymenoptera of the world -- bees, ants and all their friends
Biodiversity of Ecuador (BioBanco)

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PublishedMay 15, 2013

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