Indonesia's Enchanting Bees- Onesta

Explore the unique diversity of Indonesia's honey bees and discover their fascinating traits. Learn more about their roles, habitats, and characteristics.

INDONESIAN NATIVE HONEY BEES

	Heterotrigona Itama (Stingless Bee - Rare) Size: Small (4.78-7.85 mm). Foraging Range: Up to 500 m. Honey Yield: 1-2 kg/ year. Habitat: Cavities in trees, man-made structures. Special: Able to obtain nectar from deep flowers.
	Apis Cerana (Asian Honey Bee) Size: Medium (10-11 mm). Foraging Range: Up to 1 km. Honey Yield: 5-10 kg/ year. Habitat: Trees, cavities, man-made hives.
	Apis Dorsata (Giant Honey Bee) Size: Large (17-20 mm). Foraging Range: Up to 10 km. Honey Yield: 20-50 kg/ year. Habitat: Open nests on branches, cliffs.
	Geniotrigona Thoracica (Stingless Bee - Rare) Size: Small (6-9 mm). Foraging Range: Up to 1 km. Honey Yield: 1-2 kg/ year. Habitat: Cavities in trees, man-made structures. Special: Able to obtain nectar from deep flowers.

NON-INDIGENOUS HONEY BEES

Apis Mellifera
(Common Bee)
Size: Medium (12-14 mm).
Foraging Range: Up to 3 km.
Honey Yield: 30-45 kg/ year.
Habitat: Man-made hives, hollow trees.