Never lose sight of enemies: giant honeybees perceive troublemakers even in mass flight mode—a case study

This case study investigates the social behavior of the giant honeybee (Apis dorsata) during mass flight activity (MFA), a critical aspect of colony functioning. This evolutionarily ancient species builds its nests on trees, cliffs, or man-made structures. A colony periodically transitions from a se...

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Main Authors: Gerald Kastberger, Martin Ebner, Thomas Hötzl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Bee Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frbee.2024.1411720/full
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