26 C
New York
June 7, 2025
Animals Bees Biodiversity Environment europe Insects Invasive species Malta news Wildlife World news

Colony of invasive red dwarf honeybee found for first time in Europe

Colony of invasive red dwarf honeybee found for first time in Europe

Discovery of Apis florea in Malta raises fears of devastating impact on native bee populations

The red dwarf honeybee has established a colony in Europe for the first time, scientists have found.

The bee, Apis florea, is native to Asia and its discovery has raised alarm among local beekeepers and conservationists, who fear the potentially devastating impact on native bee populations.

Continue reading…

Related posts

Spain unveils €11bn plan to reach long-delayed Nato defence spending target

TheWorldsNews

Eritrean diaspora vow to continue disrupting festivals that ‘promote dictatorship’

TheWorldsNews

Ukraine war live: More than 400 people detained in Russia as they paid tribute to Alexei Navalny

TheWorldsNews

Pin It on Pinterest

Share This