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More than 1800 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
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Bees of Zihuatanejo
EPIFAMILY ANTHOPHILA
Augochloropsis Sweat Bees
Genus Augochloropsis
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Ants, Bees, Wasps, and Sawflies (Order Hymenoptera)
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Narrow-waisted Wasps, Ants, and Bees (Suborder Apocrita)
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Ants, Bees, and Stinging Wasps (Infraorder Aculeata)
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Bees and Apoid Wasps (Superfamily Apoidea)
Augochloropsis bees often display a metallic green, blue, or gold coloration, with many individuals showing a mix of hues on different body segments. These bees are medium-sized, typically larger than other sweat bees, with body lengths between 8 and 12 mm. Augochloropsis bees are generalist pollinators, collecting nectar and pollen from a diverse array of flowering plants.
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