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Melittidae
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Translingual
right|thumb|Melitta nigricans species
Etymology
From Melitta genus mul idae, ultimately from mul grc μέλιττα bee.
Proper noun
family order Hymenoptera some bees endemic to Africa and the northern temperate zone
Usage notes
Recent molecular studies indicate Melittidae is paraphyletic, and recommend according family status to Dasypodainae subfamily and Meganomiinae subfamily.
Hypernyms
family ; Apocrita suborder - suborder; Apoidea superfamily - superfamily
Hyponyms
family Dasypodainae subfamily, Meganomiinae subfamily, Melittinae subfamily subfamilies
References
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mul Bees