The subfamily that includes orchid bees is the Euglossinae. Orchid bees are a diverse group of neotropical bees known for their unique behavior of collecting fragrances from various orchid flowers. Male orchid bees collect these fragrances and use them in courtship displays to attract females. This mutualistic relationship benefits both the orchid and the bee.

Orchid bees play a crucial role in the pollination of many orchid species. As the bees visit orchid flowers to collect fragrances, they inadvertently transfer pollen from one flower to another, facilitating the reproduction of the orchids. The specialized relationship between orchids and orchid bees highlights the intricate and often specialized nature of pollination in the plant kingdom.

Worker bees are the most numerous and versatile members of the colony. Their tasks change as they age. Young worker bees clean and tend to the brood (eggs, larvae, and pupae), while older workers forage for nectar and pollen, produce beeswax, build honeycomb, and defend the hive A honey bee colony consists of three main types of bees.