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Lestrimelitta limao

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Lestrimelitta limao is a neotropical eusocial bee in the stingless-bee family Apidae and the genus Lestrimelitta. It is a cleptobiotic species: its workers raid nests of other stingless bees and remove stored food for their own colony. This specialized form of social parasitism distinguishes L. limao from stingless bees that gather and process provisions independently.

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What is Lestrimelitta limao?

Lestrimelitta limao is a neotropical eusocial bee in the stingless-bee family Apidae. It belongs to the genus Lestrimelitta.

How does Lestrimelitta limao get food?

Its workers raid nests of other stingless bees and remove stored food for their own colony. This behavior is called cleptobiosis, or social food theft.

Is Lestrimelitta limao a solitary bee?

No. It is eusocial, meaning it lives in an organized colony with cooperative roles. Its specialized nest-raiding behavior is a form of social parasitism.

Where is Lestrimelitta limao found?

It is a neotropical species, so it is associated with the tropical Americas. The bee's ecology centers on raiding other stingless-bee colonies for stored food.

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