Red dwarf honey bee

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

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

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.

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.