Centris Gavisa
The genus ''Centris'' contains circa 250 species of large Apidae, apid bees occurring in the Neotropical realm, Neotropical and Nearctic realm, Nearctic realms, from Kansas to Argentina. Most females of these bees possess adaptations for carrying floral oils rather than (or in addition to) pollen or nectar. They mainly visit plants of the family Malpighiaceae to collect oil, but also visit others such as Plantaginaceae, Calceolariaceae, and Krameriaceae. Recent studies have shown they are Sister group, sister to the Pollen basket, corbiculate bees, the most well-known and economically important group of bees They are large (up to 3 cm), fast-flying bees, distinguished from the closely related genus ''Epicharis (genus), Epicharis'' by the absence of long, whip-like setae that project backwards from just behind the eyes. They are commonly encountered bees in American deserts, and are active at very high ambient temperatures when many other species are in hiding. They can oft ...
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Centris Nitida
''Centris nitida'' is a species of centridine bee in the family Apidae Apidae is the largest family within the superfamily Apoidea, containing at least 5700 species of bees. The family includes some of the most commonly seen bees, including bumblebees and honey bees, but also includes stingless bees (also used for .... It is found in Central America. Subspecies These two subspecies belong to the species ''Centris nitida'': * ''Centris nitida geminata'' Cockerell * ''Centris nitida nitida'' References Further reading * External links * Apinae Articles created by Qbugbot Insects described in 1874 {{Apinae-stub ...
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