Eulaema


Eulaema is a genus of large-bodied euglossine bees that occur primarily in the Neotropics. They are robust brown or black bees, hairy or velvety, and often striped with yellow or orange, typically resembling bumblebees. They lack metallic coloration as occurs in the related genus Eufriesea.

Distribution

Eulaema is found from Rio Grande do Sul, Misiones and Paraguay to northern Mexico with occasional strays into the United States.

Species

The following species are in the genus Eulama: