
The dwarf honey bee, "Apis florea", is one of two species of small, wild honey bees of southern and southeastern Asia. It has a much wider distribution than its sister species, "Apis andreniformis". First identified in the late 18th century, "Apis florea" is unique for its morphology, foraging behavior and defensive mechanisms like making a piping noise.
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Uploaded Feb 28, 2024. Captured Feb 24, 2024 08:09 in דרך מצריים, החוף הדרומי, Eilat, Israel.