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Apis dorsata on their typical single comb nest
This nest was in the garden of the Chambal Safari Lodge. Great construction, note the empty hexagonal cells at the top. These bees have an aggressive defence strategy so although you're unlikely to come face to face with a nest, be warned.
"Apis dorsata", the giant honey bee, is a honey bee of South and Southeast Asia, found mainly in forested areas such as the Terai of Nepal. They are typically around 17–20 mm long. Nests are mainly built in exposed places far off the ground, like on tree limbs, under cliff overhangs, and sometimes on buildings.
Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
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Uploaded Nov 18, 2024. Captured Feb 25, 2024 10:08.
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