The dwarf honey bee (or red 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.

Apis florea is commonly known as the red dwarf honey bee. This species is among the smallest honey bees (body length of 7–10 mm, forewing length close to 6.8 mm), and along with Apis andreniformis constitute the subgenus A. (Micrapis).

The dwarf honey bee (or red 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.

Oct 19, 2024 · Despite its size, the Apis florea bee is a remarkable pollinator, and its unique biology and behavior make it a fascinating subject for beekeepers, entomologists, and honey enthusiasts. We will explore the life cycle, habitat, and ecological importance of …

Jan 16, 2025 · A. florea honey, rich in dextrins, levulose, and antioxidants such as proline and phenols, demonstrates high therapeutic potential. Due to the critical role of A. florea in natural and horticultural ecosystems and its distinct ecological adaptations, further research is encouraged to explore this species' impact in greater depth.

Aug 21, 2024 · Described by Fabricius (1787), the Red dwarf honey bee (Apis florea), is a single-comb open-nesting member of the genus Apis (Linnaeus, 1758). The species’ adaptability is well documented and reflected in its native distribution area which covers different climatic environments and habitats.

Over the last two centuries, several subspe-cies, varieties, and nationes of Apis florea were described and specimens of A. andreniformis identified as A. florea (Maa, 1953).

Jan 16, 2025 · Unique features of A. florea include the elongat-ed "thumb" on the drones' bifurcated basitarsus, smooth abdominal tergites with reddish pigmentation, and behaviours such as wax salvage, prolonged foraging, aggressive territoriality, and high genetic diversity at-tributed to its polygamous queens.

The dwarf honey bee (or red 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.

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.