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More than 1500 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
Black Slender-Stingless Bee
Frieseomelitta nigra
These bees are identified by typically being entirely black with a cloudy section at the end of their wings. They are closely related to common honey bees. They have stingers but are highly reduced and cannot be used for defense.
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