EPPO Global Database

Apis mellifera scutellata(APISMZ)

Overview
Code created in: 2010-11-05

Basic information
  • EPPO Code: APISMZ
  • Preferred name: Apis mellifera scutellata
  • Authority: Lepeletier

Notes

This African bee is one of the parents of the Africanized honey or killer bee, which appeared in South America. by hybridization with locally imported European bees.


Common names
Name Language
African honey bee English
ostafrikanische Hochlandbiene German
abeille africaine French
abeja africana Spanish
ape africana Italian
Afrikaanse honingbij Dutch
abelha-africana Portuguese
восточно-африканская медоносная пчела Russian