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Aglae caerulea is a species of orchid bee found in the Amazon basin across Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. It is distinctive for its metallic blue coloration, which is created by microscopic structures in the exoskeleton rather than pigments. This bee is the only species in the genus Aglae and...
Exaerete smaragdina is a neotropical bee species belonging to the family Exaeretidae. It’s notable for its unique cuckoo-like reproductive strategy where females develop within orchid flowers, relying on host bees to provide pollen and care for their young. This bee is particularly interesting to en...
Bombus ashtoni, or Ashton's cuckoo bumblebee, is a critically endangered North American parasite bee that reproduces by invading the nests of other species.
Nomada marshamella is a wasp-like European cuckoo bee that lacks a pollen-carrying structure, relying entirely on parasitizing the nests of Andrena mining bees.
