Eufriesea purpurata
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Eufriesea purpurata is a species of eusocial orchid bee common in northeastern South America, particularly in the Amazon basin. It is an important pollinator of various wild plants, and it is noted fo
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Helaeomyia petrolei
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The petroleum fly, Helaeomyia petrolei, is a species of fly from California, USA. The larvae feed on dead insects and other arthropods that become trapped in naturally occurring petroleum pools, makin
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…scratching". E. purpurata has also been found to be attracted to benzyl alcohol, a major component of Stanhopea insignis' fragrance, and anisyl acetate. Helaeomyia petrolei, a fly that develops in crude oil…
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