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A large, strikingly metallic green bee with a long tongue adapted for reaching deep into orchid flowers. Males collect aromatic compounds from orchids and use them in elaborate courtship displays.
Did You Know?
Male orchid bees collect fragrant chemicals from orchid flowers using specialized spongy pads on their forelegs, then store them in hollow hind legs to create a unique perfume blend for attracting mates.