Which one of the following is an Italian bee variety?

Apis mellifera

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Apis dorsata

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Apis florae

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Apis cerana indica

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Solution

The correct option is A
Apis mellifera

The correct option is A.
Explanation of correct option:
Apis mellifera honeybee is not native to, India and it belongs to Italy.
It is a well-liked bee among beekeepers.
Apis mellifera is the most common single species of crop pollinator globally, providing highly valuable pollination services for a wide range of agricultural crops.
Explanation of incorrect options
Option B:
Apis dorsata is native to India and is commonly known as the Rock bee.
Option C:
Apis florae honeybee is commonly named a little bee.
It is also native to India.
Option D:
Apis cerana indica, also known as the Indian bee employed for commercial honey production.
Final Answer: Apis mellifera is an Italian bee variety.

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