Question

Name one Italian bee variety. Also justify the use of Italian bee for honey production giving two reasons

Answer 1

An Italian bee variety, Apismellifera, is commonly used for commercial honey production. Bees of this species are known for high amount of honey collection as well as they sting less amd can remain in beehive for longer time.

Answer 2

Apis mellifera ligustica is the Italian bee which is a subspecies of the western honey bee (Apis mellifera).