No, honey badgers do not eat euglossine bees since their native ranges do not overlap. The mammal in question (Mellivora capensis) is native to Africa, India, and southwest Asia. The insect in question (Euglossini tribe) is native to Central and South America.

It's because of its pollination system.These orchids are pollinated by the male Euglossini bees and the process is very complex.It may uptake nearly 45 minutes because the insects are trying to collect ingredients from the flower to make a perfume.The perfume is used by the males to attract the females.