Red dwarf honey bee

Natural Habitat

Natural forests and agricultural areas in Southern and Southeastern Asia; often builds open-air nests on tree branches.

Diet & Feeding

Nectar and pollen from a wide variety of flowers; they are generalist foragers.

Behavior Patterns

Known for building single-comb nests in the open. They exhibit social behavior and use a 'waggle dance' to communicate the location of food sources. They are less aggressive than larger honey bees.

Risks & Benefits

Crucial pollinators for wild plants and crops, enhancing biodiversity and food production. While they can sting if the colony is threatened, they generally present low risk to humans.

Identified on: 6/8/2026