Apidae: Apini
Apis mellifera
Common name
honey bee, Africanized honey bee
Body size
Known geographic distribution
Traits
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Can it sting? yes |
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Does it form a colony? yes |
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Does it produce honey? yes |
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Nest site: externally, usually in tree branches |
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How to manage it close to crops: introduction of hives that can be rented from beekeepers |