VIDEO Unique Insect: The Maltese Honey Bee

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What do you know about the Maltese Honey Bee, Apis mellifera ruttneri?🐝 Its unique biodiversity?🏺 Its historical connection to the Maltese islands?⚠️ The challenges it faces?💫 Its future prospects?This production delves into these aspects and more!

[iddee]

I know nothing about them, but welcome to the forum. Maybe some others can comment.

[MalteseHoneyBee]

I know nothing about them, but welcome to the forum. Maybe some others can comment.

thank you

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https://nahlamaltija.org/2024/08/24/invasive-species-alert-red-dwarf-honey-bee-sighting-in-malta-raises-concerns/

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https://nahlamaltija.org/2024/08/26/malta-releases-e2-euro-commemorative-coin-honouring-the-maltese-honey-bee/

[Zweefer]

Great information, thank you, and welcome!

[MalteseHoneyBee]

Great information, thank you, and welcome!

thank you

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Malta Declares Maltese Honey Bee as National Insect



https://maltesehoneybee.org/2024/09/25/malta-declares-maltese-honey-bee-as-national-insect/

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The Small Hive Beetle, Aethina tumida, has resurfaced in Sicily after a four-year absence. Two sentinel hives have tested positive – one in central Messina and another just outside the city. This parasitic beetle is notorious for the damage it causes to honey bee colonies. Its presence has prompted Sicilian authorities to initiate containment measures to protect the island’s apiculture sector from further harm.

https://maltesehoneybee.org/2024/10/29/small-hive-beetle-returns-to-sicily-new-cases-spark-concern/