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Orchid bee

Euglossa sp., Gongora quinquenervis

Photo by Juan DiTrani
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Description:

Orchid bee (Euglossa sp.) visiting an Orchid

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
rutasandinas
Hermosa orquidea por favor agregala ala mission Orchids of the World Gracias http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/9525140
Juan DiTrani
Hi Craig, I took this picture in the wild (rain forest) and the orchid did have a pleasant smelt. To me it looks like a quinquenervis, but of course, I´m not totally sure.
craigwilliams
Oops! Sorry, just noticed you IDed the Gongora already as quinquenervis.
craigwilliams
Very cool Juan! Thank you. Was the Gongora (looks like G.tigrina) in the wild or cultivated and did you notice the scent?

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