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Stingless Bee – Heterotrigona Itama

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Heterotrigona itama can be easily distinguished from other commonly encountered stingless bee species by size and coloration. It is the largest common species in Singapore, besides Tetrigona apicalis. Both H. itama and T. apicalis have a black body, but unlike T. apicalis which has split colored wings WIKI_NUS

Spotted at Dairy Farm Nature Park – June 2021

Thanks Zestin Soh Bees & Wasps of Singapore for the ID

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