Melipona Bee (Melipona beecheii): Key Traits, Habitat, and Diet

The Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) may be the best-known bee worldwide, but the Americas are home to many native bees with equally fascinating lives. Among them are the melipona bees (genus Melipona), a group of stingless bees that have been valued for centuries. The species most commonly referr...