Scaptotrigona mexicana
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Scaptotrigona mexicana is a species of stingless bee that lives throughout Mexico and is part of the Meliponini tribe.[1] This species is sometimes termed "Pisil Nekmej" and is extensively studied for its medicinal purposes.[2] This species is considered common and abundant throughout Mexico and it has been noted to thrive in tropical environments.[1][3]
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Scaptotrigona mexicana | |
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Scaptotrigona mexicana collecting pollen | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Hymenoptera |
Family: | Apidae |
Genus: | Scaptotrigona |
Species: | S. mexicana |
Binomial name | |
Scaptotrigona mexicana Guérin-Méneville, 1845 | |
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