Eulaema nigrita is a species of large-bodied bee in the tribe Euglossini, the orchid bees. It is commonly known as the black orchid bee. It is found from Costa Rica through northern Argentina. The species nests in pre-existing cavities.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Black Orchid bee being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Amegilla violacea
- Bombus brevivillus — considered venomous
- Bombus morio — considered venomous
- Bombus pullatus — considered venomous
- Xylocopa fimbriata
- Centris nigerrima
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Apidae
- Genus
- Eulaema
- Species
- Eulaema nigrita
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