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Cephalotrigona capitata is a species of stingless bee belonging to the family Apidae, native to the Neotropical regions of South America. Like other stingless bees, it is a eusocial insect that lives in permanent colonies and is traditionally managed in meliponiculture for honey production. The species plays a vital ecological role in its native habitat as a pollinator of native flora.
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What is Cephalotrigona capitata?
Cephalotrigona capitata is a stingless bee in the family Apidae. It is native to the Neotropical regions of South America.
What does stingless mean for Cephalotrigona capitata?
It belongs to a group of bees with reduced or nonfunctional stinging structures. These bees defend permanent colonies through other behaviors.
How does Cephalotrigona capitata live?
It is eusocial and lives in permanent colonies. Colony life includes cooperative care and the division of work among members.
Is Cephalotrigona capitata used for honey production?
The species is traditionally managed in meliponiculture, the keeping of stingless bees. Its colonies are valued for honey in parts of South America.
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