Nannotrigona testaceicornis
Nannotrigona testaceicornis is a eusocial stingless bee species of the order Hymenoptera and the genus Nannotrigona. Its local common name is abelhas iraí. This species has a large geographic distribution and occupies different biomes, including urban areas, around Neotropical America. The bees of this species nest in trees or artificial cavities because of this broad distribution. N. testaceicornis is important for agriculture because it will pollinate a vast number of plant species year round.
| Nannotrigona testaceicornis | |
|---|---|
| Entrance to N. testaceicornis hive | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Apidae |
| Genus: | Nannotrigona |
| Species: | N. testaceicornis |
| Binomial name | |
| Nannotrigona testaceicornis le Peletier, 1836 | |
| Range of N. testaceicornis | |
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