
Apidae: Meliponini
Tetragonisca angustula
Common name
jataí
Body size

Known geographic distribution

Traits
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Can it sting? no |
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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: preexisting cavity |
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How to manage it close to crops: introduction of hives. Colonies can be captured through trap nests, transferred to wooden box and transported to crops, or can be rented from stingless beekeepers |

