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Charcoal Stingless Bee

Tetragonula carbonaria

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Apidae ›Genus: Tetragonula

About

Tetragonula carbonaria (previously known as Trigona carbonaria) is a stingless bee, endemic to the north-east coast of Australia. Its common name is sugarbag bee. The bee is known to pollinate orchid species, such as Dendrobium lichenastrum, D. toressae, and D. speciosum. It has been identified as an insect that collects pollen from the cycad, Cycas media. They are also known for their small body size, reduced wing venation, and highly developed social structure comparable to honey...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Charcoal Stingless Bee?
The scientific name of Charcoal Stingless Bee is Tetragonula carbonaria.
What kingdom does Charcoal Stingless Bee belong to?
Charcoal Stingless Bee belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Charcoal Stingless Bee belong to?
Charcoal Stingless Bee belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Charcoal Stingless Bee belong to?
Charcoal Stingless Bee belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Charcoal Stingless Bee belong to?
Charcoal Stingless Bee belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Charcoal Stingless Bee belong to?
Charcoal Stingless Bee belongs to the family Apidae.
What genus does Charcoal Stingless Bee belong to?
Charcoal Stingless Bee belongs to the genus Tetragonula.