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Trigona spinipes, commonly called irapuá in Brazil, is a eusocial stingless bee in the family Apidae. It is native to South America and forms colonies in enclosed nests, despite lacking a functional sting. Workers can damage cultivated plants by biting and removing pieces of leaves, shoots, and other plant material, which they use in nest construction and maintenance. The species is therefore regarded as an agricultural pest in some areas.
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What is Trigona spinipes?
Trigona spinipes is a eusocial stingless bee commonly called irapuá in Brazil. It belongs to the family Apidae and is native to South America.
Can Trigona spinipes sting people?
It lacks a functional sting, so it is classified as a stingless bee. Its colonies can still defend themselves and may cause problems for crops by biting plant tissue.
How can irapuá bees damage cultivated plants?
Workers can bite plants and remove pieces of leaves. The species is therefore notable not only for its social colonies but also for the damage it may cause in cultivated areas.
Where does Trigona spinipes build its nests?
Trigona spinipes forms eusocial colonies in enclosed nests. It is native to South America, where it is commonly known in Brazil as irapuá.
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