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Re: Beeswax-Apis Dorsata
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Chris Allen <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Fri, 18 Oct 1996 09:37:22 +1100
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At 07:00 PM 17/10/96 -0400, you wrote:
 
>a. I know APIS DORSATA bees are in India.  Are there any countries that have
>the same kind of bees.
 
I believe Apis Dorsata is common through out tropical Asia.  I have seen
colonies in Sri Lanka (when I was a kid) and have heard of colonies in
Thailand. It is also found in Indonesia.
 
You may know how Varroa has jumped species from its natural host (Apis
Cerana). In Indonesia, a similar event has occurred with another mite
jumping acrross from Apis Dorsata.  The name (spelling of) of this mite
escapes me at present but I do know that it makes Varroa look cute and cuddly.
Regards
 
Chris Allen

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