Trigona is one of the largest genera of , comprising about 32 species,[Michener, C.D. (2000). The Bees of the World. Johns Hopkins University Press]
Range
Trigona species occur throughout the
Neotropical region, including South and Central America, the Mexican lowlands, and the Caribbean islands. They can occur in forests, savannas, and man made environments.
Trigona bees are active all year round, although they are less active in cool environments.
Nesting
Trigona nests are constructed from wax they produce and plant resins they collect. They usually nest in tree cavities and underground.
Vulture bees
comprise three Trigona species, and are the only bees known to be scavengers. These bees collect and feed on dead animal flesh.
Communication
Some species of Trigona bees use saliva to lay scent trails guiding nest mates to a food source.
Selected species
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Trigona chanchamayoensis—Mato Grosso (Brazil)
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Trigona cilipes—Americas
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Trigona corvina - Central and South America
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Trigona crassipes (Fabricius, 1793)
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Trigona ferricauda—Americas
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Trigona fulviventris—Mexico to Colombia
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Trigona fuscipennis—Mexico to Brasil.
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External links
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http://www2.biology.sc.chula.ac.th/web%20of%20NHJCU%20PDF/7-1,%2071-74.pdf
