Question

Which of the following species of the honey bee is an exotic variety?

• A. $Apis$ $mellifera$
• B. $Apis$ $dorsata$
• C. $Apis$ $indica$
• D. $Apis$ $florea$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $Apis$ $mellifera$

Species of honey bee found in India are $Apis$ $dorsata$ , $Apis$ $indica$ and $Apis$ $florea$. Among the most widely established exotic species is the European honeybee - $Apis$ $mellifera$ which has been introduced worldwide for pollination and honey production.