Question

What variety of honeybee is commonly used for commercial honey productionand why?

Answer 1

The local varieties of bees used for commercial honey production are Apis cerena indica, commonly known as the Indian bee, Apis dorsata, commonly known as the rock bee and Apis florae, commonly known as the little bee.

Answer 2

Question:- What variety of honeybee is commonly used for commercial honey production and why?

Answer:-

The Italian Bee (Apis Melifera) is commonly used for the commercial production of Honey. Other Honeybees such as Apis Cirana Indica, Apis Florae, Apis Dorsata are also used.

The Italian bee is commonly used because:

1) It has high honey collection Capacity.

2) The Sting is Somewhat less.

3) They stay in a given bee hive for longer periods.

4) They breed well.