
''Apis cerana indica'', the Indian honeybee or Eastern honeybee, is a subspecies of honey bee.
It is one of the predominant bees found and domesticated in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Burma, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand and mainland Asia. Relatively non-aggressive and rarely exhibiting swarming behavior, it is ideal for beekeeping.
It is similar to the European honey bee , which tends to be slightly larger and can be readily distinguished.
They usually build multiple combed.. more
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Uploaded Mar 9, 2016. Captured Mar 9, 2016 11:48 in LIG Housing, Kukatpally Housing Board Colony, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana 500072, India.