Question

name the italian bee intrduced in india . write its merits

Answer 1

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

Strengths

shows strong disposition to breeding and very prolific[2]

cleanliness/excellent housekeeper (which some scientists think might be a factor in disease resistance)

uses little propilis

excellent foragers

superb comb builder (writing in Switzerland in 1862, H. C. Hermann stated the comb of an Italian bee-cell occupied only 15 cells for every 16 of the common black bee, and the cubic content was larger by 30%)

covers the honey with brilliant white cappings

shows lower swarming tendency than other Western honey bee races

for areas with continuous nectar flow and favorable weather throughout the summer

industry

gentleness

a willingness to enter supers

tendency to collect flower honey rather than honey dew (of value only in countries where the colour of the honey determines the price)

Answer 2

Italian Bee Introduced In India Is Apis Cerana Indica. Its Merits Are:

1. It Produces More Honey Compared To India Bees.