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Giant Honey Bee

Apis dorsata

Local name: Kolsri / रॉक मधुमक्खी

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Builds single large exposed combs; the common “bee hive on the water tank” species.

Identification

The Giant Honey Bee (Apis dorsata) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Kolsri / रॉक मधुमक्खी.

Habitat. Open-air combs on cliffs, water towers and tall city trees

Diet. Nectar and pollen

Field notes. The rock bee. Swarm and comb-fall calls need a bee-removal specialist, not a snake bag. Highly defensive. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Unlisted.

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Habitat

Open-air combs on cliffs, water towers and tall city trees

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Diet

Nectar and pollen

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Behavior

The rock bee. Swarm and comb-fall calls need a bee-removal specialist, not a snake bag. Highly defensive.

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