Which one of the following species of honey bee is an Italian species?
A
Apis mellifera
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B
Apis florae
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C
Apis cerana indica
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is AApis mellifera Apis mellifera is an Italian bee which produces a large amount of honey. They originated in Africa and spread to Northern Europe, India and China. It is less prone to swarming and absconding. It is a docile bee and stings less, thus it is most preferred for apiculture.
Apis florae is a dwarf bee, one of the smallest bees of Southern and Southeast Asia. They build single vertical combs. They are not rearable as they frequently change their place.
Apis cerana indica is a common Indian subspecies of honey bee which commonly pollinates coconut palms. They are domesticated species which construct multiple parallel combs. They are more prone to swarming and absconding.