Question

An Italian bee variety. A mellifera has been introduced in India for honey production. Write about its merits over other varieties.

Answer 1

A. Mellifera, sometimes known as the European bee, is found throughout Europe. Its Italian form has been brought to India, and a hybrid of Indo-Italian swarms produces more honey.

Advantages of A. mellifera consist of the following species:

1. It collects a lot of honey and produces a lot of honey.
2. It is painless, making it simple to handle.
3. It reproduces more quickly.
4. It has a lower proclivity for swarming, thus it stays in a particular hive for longer periods of time and reproduces well.