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Enlist the species of honey bee mentioning their specific uses.

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(1) The four species of honey bees commonly found in India : Apis dorsata (rock bee, or wild bee), Apis jlorea (little bee), Apis mellifera (European bee) and Apis indica (Indian bee).

(2) Uses:

  • Rock bee : They produce 36 kg of honey per comb per year. They produce bee wax. 
  • Little bee : They produce half kg of honey per hive per year. 
  • European bee : The average production per colony per year is 25 to 40 kg. 
  • Indian bee : The average production per colony per year is 6 to 8 kg.


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