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Asian Honey Bee

Apis cerana

Asian Honey Bee (Apis cerana)Not assessed

Photo: Charles Lam · CC BY-SA 2.0

Insectomnivore

The Asian honey bee is a social insect native to South, Southeast, and East Asia. It builds nests with multiple combs in small, narrow cavities, often choosing spots with tiny entrances to keep intruders out. These bees live in harmony with their close relative, Apis koschevnikovi, sharing the same habitats.

  • Asian honey bees build nests with multiple combs in narrow cavities.
  • They prefer small entrances to defend against invaders.
  • They share habitats with their close relative, Apis koschevnikovi.
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At a glance

Classification
Insect
Scientific name
Apis cerana
Habitat
Forest, Urban, Farm
Regions in this directory
Asia
Diet
omnivore
Relative size
small

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