HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Apis cerana indica, the Indian honey bee, is a subspecies of Asiatic honey bee. It is one of the predominant bees found and domesticated in India and across mainland asian countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -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). Wongsiri, et al.

Detailed explanation-3: -Note: Apis indica is the most common bee species which is domesticated in India and these honey bees are most commonly used for Apiculture in India. These Indian honey bees make very small and exposed nests in the tree.