Scaptotrigona mexicana
| Scaptotrigona mexicana | |
|---|---|
| Scaptotrigona mexicana collecting pollen | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Apidae |
| Genus: | Scaptotrigona |
| Species: | S. mexicana |
| Binomial name | |
| Scaptotrigona mexicana Guérin-Méneville, 1845 | |
Scaptotrigona mexicana is a species of stingless bee that lives throughout Mexico and is part of the Meliponini tribe. This species is sometimes termed "Pisil Nekmej" and is extensively studied for its medicinal purposes. This species is considered common and abundant throughout Mexico and it has been noted to thrive in tropical environments.