At IBRA we have standardized on the 'Asian honey bee' for A. cerana.
Pam Munn
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>         There seems to be some confusion regarding the common name of Apis
> cerana.  I have now found it refered to as "Asian," "Chinese," and
> "Indian."  Is there some convention that should be followed?
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>         While here, a Happy New Year to all!
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>                                         Adrian M. Wenner
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>  Adrian M. Wenner                 Prof. of Natural History, Emeritus
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