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Euglossa cordata

Euglossa cordata

Classification

Class
Insecta
Family
Apidae

Euglossa cordata is a primitively eusocial orchid bee of the American tropics. The species is known for its green body color and ability to fly distances of over 50 km. Males mostly disperse and leave their home nests, while females have been observed to possess philopatric behavior.

Distribution

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