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Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are two bees that do not sting. The first, as the name suggests, is the stingless bee. The second is male bees. Both male bees and stingless bees do not have stingers. However, the female stingless bees do have stingers but they are too weak to cause any serious pain upon being stung.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s look at both these bees in detail:<\/span><\/p>\n

Stingless Bees<\/span><\/h3>\n

The bees that do not sting are known as stingless bees. Stingless bee species have been around for millions of years and they have adapted to a variety of habitats. They can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, Africa, and Asia. There are over 1,000 different species of stingless bees in the world. Some of these species have only one or two queens per colony while others have more than 100. <\/span><\/p>\n

These bees live in colonies with multiple queens and workers. In some cases, the queen is fertilized by another female worker bee. While this may seem like a strange way to reproduce, it actually works well for them because it allows the queen to lay eggs throughout her life without being stung.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Where Do Stingless Bees Live?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Stingless Bees live in many different places including:<\/span><\/p>\n

Tropical Rainforest:<\/span>\u00a0Stingless bees live in the tropics where temperatures range from 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit (27-38 degrees Celsius). This is also where you will find most of the plants and flowers that they use for food.<\/span><\/p>\n

Deserts:<\/span>\u00a0Many stingless bees live in deserts and semi-desert areas. Temperatures here can reach up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48 degrees Celsius) during the day but drop down to 40 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius) at night.<\/span><\/p>\n

Grasslands:<\/span>\u00a0Stingless bees live on grasslands and savannas. They prefer dry environments with lots of sunlight.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rocky Mountains:<\/span>\u00a0You might think that a mountain would be too cold for stingless bees to survive, but they actually thrive in high elevations. Here, temperatures can vary between -40 and +80 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 and +26 degrees Celsius).<\/span><\/p>\n

How Do Stingless Bees Reproduce?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Stingless bees reproduce using a process called swarming. When a swarm settles into a new location, the bees build a nest out of leaves and other plant material. Each hive has a single queen who lays eggs all through her life. She does not need to mate with any males. Instead, she mates with other female members of the colony. After mating, the queen dies and is replaced by a new queen. As long as the colony survives, its population continues to grow.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Parts Of The World Are Stingless Bees Found?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Stingless bees are found in many parts of the world including :<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Australia:<\/span>\u00a0Stingless bees were first discovered in Australia in 1884. Today, there are about 12 different species of stingless bee living in Australia.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Brazil<\/span>: Stingless bees have been found in Brazil since the 1800s. Today, there are more than 30 different species of stingless honeybees living there.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • China:\u00a0<\/span>Stingless bees have lived in China for thousands of years. Today, there are 13 different species of stingless wasps living there.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • India:\u00a0<\/span>Stingless bees have existed in India for hundreds of years. There are currently about 20 different species of stingless bumblebee living there.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Indonesia:\u00a0<\/span>Stingless bees have inhabited Indonesia for hundreds of years. Today, scientists estimate that there are about 50 different species of stingless drones living there.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Japan:<\/span>\u00a0Stingless bees have thrived in Japan for thousands of years. Scientists believe that there are about 10 different species of stingless drone bees living there today.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Malaysia<\/span>: Stingless bees have occupied Malaysia for thousands of years. There are now about 15 different species of stingless hornets living there.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Mexico:\u00a0<\/span>Stingless bees have flourished in Mexico for thousands of years. Currently, there are about 25 different species of stingless ants living there.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • New Zealand:<\/span>\u00a0Stingless bees have evolved in New Zealand for about 2 million years. Scientists believe that they have about 17 different species of stingless flies living there today.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    In addition to their native habitats, stingless bees are also found throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America.<\/span><\/p>\n

    What Are The Different Types Of Stingless Bees?<\/span><\/h3>\n

    The most common type of stingless bee is called Melipona rufiventris. This bee lives in Brazil and Paraguay. It’s also known as the red-faced meliponary. Other types include:<\/span><\/p>\n