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Friesella schrottkyi

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Friesella schrottkyi is a very small stingless bee in the tribe Meliponini and the family Apidae. It inhabits a limited area of the fragmented Atlantic Forest and adjacent regions of southeastern Brazil, where workers live in eusocial colonies rather than as solitary females. At roughly three millimetres long, it is among the smaller Brazilian stingless bees, and studies identify it as a pollinator of native and cultivated plants. It is of interest in research on tropical bee biology and pollination.

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What is Friesella schrottkyi?

Friesella schrottkyi is a very small stingless bee in the tribe Meliponini and family Apidae. Unlike solitary mining bees, it lives in eusocial colonies with workers.

Where does Friesella schrottkyi live?

It inhabits fragmented Atlantic Forest and nearby regions of southeastern Brazil. Its restricted range makes habitat loss and forest fragmentation important ecological concerns.

Is Friesella schrottkyi a solitary bee?

No, Friesella schrottkyi is eusocial, meaning its colony contains reproductive bees and workers with different roles. It is a stingless bee, not a solitary ground-nesting species.

What makes Friesella schrottkyi unusual among bees?

Its very small body and stingless social life distinguish it from many familiar honeybees and bumblebees. The species is tied to the fragmented Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil.

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