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Drone-Bee

Apis mellifera

Not Evaluated
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
1 years
Length
2 cm
Weight
0 g
Trend
↓ Decreasing

About

A abelha ocidental é um dos insetos economicamente mais importantes da Terra, responsável pela polinização de aproximadamente um terço da produção mundial de alimentos, no valor de mais de 500 bilhões de dólares anuais. Originalmente nativa da Europa, África e Ásia ocidental, é manejada pelos humanos para mel e serviços de polinização há pelo menos 9.000 anos e introduzida globalmente. Colônias altamente eussociais com 20.000 a 80.000 operárias se comunicam por meio da famosa dança das abelhas, partilhando informações precisas sobre a localização de fontes de alimento.

Fun Facts

  • A single bee produces about 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.
  • They communicate through dance.
  • A queen bee can lay up to 2,000 eggs per day.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Mozambique), Asia (5 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (10 countries).

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore
Drone-Bee is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

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Plant matter 100%

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

French abeille domestique
German Honigbiene

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Drone-Bee?
The scientific name of Drone-Bee is Apis mellifera. It belongs to the genus Apis.
Where does Drone-Bee live?
Drone-Bee is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Mozambique), Asia (5 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (10 countries).. Countries include Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark.
What family does Drone-Bee belong to?
Drone-Bee (Apis mellifera) belongs to the genus Apis, which is part of the taxonomic family Apidae.
What does Drone-Bee eat?
Drone-Bee is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does Drone-Bee live?
Drone-Bee has an average lifespan of approximately 1 years in the wild.
What kingdom does Drone-Bee belong to?
Drone-Bee (Apis mellifera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 27 Countries

Genus Apis — 1 Species

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Drone-Bee
Apis mellifera
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