Eucerini


The Eucerini are the most diverse tribe in the family Apidae, with over 32 genera worldwide that were previously classified as members of the family Anthophoridae. All species are solitary, though many nest in large aggregations, and large "sleeping" aggregations of males are found occasionally. Most genera are distinctive in the unusually long male antennae from which the tribe derives its name. They are most diverse in the Western Hemisphere.

Classification

The classification within the tribe is rather chaotic, as many of the genera are small and poorly characterized, with the bulk of species in only five genera. This is a group in serious need of a thorough taxonomic overhaul, and the fusion of many genera would likely result.

Genera