long-horned bee (IMAGE) Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ Caption The long-horned bee (Eucera notata) belongs to the family of wild bees (Apidae), of which there are more than 550 in Germany alone, and over 20,000 species worldwide. They therefore play a central role as pollinators of wild and cultivated plants. Credit Nicolas Vereecken / Selections Naturelles Usage Restrictions Copyright must be indicated License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.