Stingless Bees , Tetragonisca angustula, Trigona nigerrima, Scaptotrigona mexicana, Melipona beechi Lestrimelitta sp., Trigona fulviventris & Nannotrigona perilampoides
In 2023, FLAAR Mesoamerica Team made significant strides in various projects associated with the documentation of Flora and Fauna of some Mesoamerican regions. Our work included the Biodiversity Documentation Project in the Mayan Biosphere Reserve, educational and field exploration videos, and the successful FLAAR Fest. We also created animated episodes for MayanToons and produced books on wildlife and ecosystems in collaboration with Selva Maya.
Description
Guatemala and the Mesoamerican region are home to various native insects, with stingless bees being among the most well-known. In Guatemala, several species of these bees have been reported, including Tetragonisca angustula, Trigona nigerrima, and Scaptotrigona mexicana, among others. These insects have a fascinating biology, from their morphology to the important ecological roles they play in Guatemala’s native ecosystems. The FLAAR Mesoamerica team has prepared detailed documentation on stingless bee species, including Tetragonisca angustula, Trigona nigerrima, Scaptotrigona mexicana, Melipona beechi, Lestrimelitta sp., Trigona fulviventris, and Nannotrigona perilampoides. This document features photographs and concise information about these bee species with the aim of helping readers understand their importance and promoting the conservation of these insects.
Autores:
Nicholas Hellmuth, Samuel Herrera, Victor Mendoza, Mariana Rivas Gálvez
Fecha:
Mayo 2024
Design:
Jaqueline González
Photographers:
Nicholas Hellmuth, Edwin Solares
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