Melittidae
| Melittidae Temporal range: | |
|---|---|
| Macropis europaea, female | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Clade: | Anthophila |
| Family: | Melittidae |
| Subfamilies | |
Melittidae is a small bee family, with over 200 described species in three subfamilies. The family has a limited distribution, with all described species restricted to Africa and the northern temperate zone.
Fossil melittids have been found occasionally in Eocene amber deposits, including those of Oise, France and the Baltic amber.