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Plebeia remota

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Plebeia remota is a species of stingless bee in the family Apidae, native to Brazil. Like other stingless bees, it is a eusocial insect that lives in permanent colonies with a structured caste system. The species is known for constructing intricate nests containing horizontal brood combs made of wax. It is particularly noted for its use of facultative diapause, allowing the colony to temporarily halt reproduction and survive adverse climatic conditions.

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Where is Plebeia remota found?

Plebeia remota is a species of stingless bee native to Brazil. It belongs to the family Apidae and lives in permanent eusocial colonies.

Does Plebeia remota have a sting?

It is commonly called a stingless bee, so it does not use a functional sting for defense like honey bees. Colonies still have defensive behavior and should be observed without disturbing the nest.

How does Plebeia remota build its nest?

The species constructs intricate nests with horizontal brood structures and organized colony spaces. As a eusocial bee, it maintains a permanent colony with different reproductive and worker roles.

What does eusocial mean for Plebeia remota?

Eusocial means the bees live cooperatively in a permanent colony with a caste system, overlapping generations, and shared brood care. In Plebeia remota, colony organization is part of the species' biology rather than a temporary swarm behavior.

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