Q- An Italian bee variety A. mellifera has been introduced in India for honey production; Write about its merits over other varieties.
Answer- An Italian bee variety A. mellifera has been introduced in India for honey production. The Italian bee of honey bee has several benefits. Some of the merits of this variety are as follows:
1. Italian honey bees are less swarming.
2. Italian honey bee is a prolific egg producing species.
3. Italian honey bees have more capacity of honey production.
4. Italian honey bees have no sting so that they are docile.