Indonesia's Enchanting Bees
Indonesia's Enchanting Bees
Indonesia's Enchanting Bees

Explore the unique diversity of Indonesia's honey bees and discover their fascinating traits. Learn more about their roles, habitats, and characteristics.

INDONESIAN NATIVE HONEY BEES

Heterotrigona Itama
(Stingless Bee - Rare)

Size: Small (4.78-7.85 mm).
Foraging Range: Up to 500 m.
Honey Yield: 1-2 kg/ year.
Habitat: Cavities in trees, man-made structures.
Special: Able to obtain nectar from deep flowers.
Apis Cerana
(Asian Honey Bee)
Size: Medium (10-11 mm).
Foraging Range: Up to 1 km.
Honey Yield: 5-10 kg/ year.
Habitat: Trees, cavities, man-made hives.

Apis Dorsata
(Giant Honey Bee)
Size: Large (17-20 mm).
Foraging Range: Up to 10 km.
Honey Yield: 20-50 kg/ year.
Habitat: Open nests on branches, cliffs.
Geniotrigona Thoracica
(Stingless Bee - Rare)
Size: Small (6-9 mm).
Foraging Range: Up to 1 km.
Honey Yield: 1-2 kg/ year.
Habitat: Cavities in trees, man-made structures.
Special: Able to obtain nectar from deep flowers.

NON-INDIGENOUS HONEY BEES

Apis Mellifera
(Common Bee)
Size: Medium (12-14 mm).
Foraging Range: Up to 3 km.
Honey Yield: 30-45 kg/ year.
Habitat: Man-made hives, hollow trees.