What is another word for Genus Psithyrus?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs sˈɪθɪɹəs] (IPA) 
Genus Psithyrus is a group of bees that belong to the family Apidae. These bees are commonly known as cuckoo bees because they lay their eggs in the nests of other bee species. Synonyms for Genus Psithyrus include the subgenus Neoemphoropsis and the genus Hemipsithyrus. These cuckoo bees have evolved to look similar to the species they parasitize, enabling them to enter their nests undetected. However, there are some physical differences between cuckoo bees and their hosts, such as the lack of pollen baskets in cuckoo bees. Despite their parasitic behavior, cuckoo bees play an important role in pollination and are essential to maintaining ecosystem balance.
