Peponapis is a genus of solitary bees belonging to the family Apidae. These bees are commonly known as squash bees due to their close association with plants in the Cucurbitaceae family, such as pumpkins and squash. They are important pollinators of these crops, with females collecting pollen exclusively from the flowers of cucurbits. Peponapis bees are typically small in size, with a distinctive black and yellow coloration.