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ROBBER BEE [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
  • Beekeeping
CONT

Robber bees are regular honeybees that invade another beehive and steal honey. They open capped cells, eat as much honey as they can, and fly back to their beehive.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
  • Élevage des abeilles
DEF

Abeille qui vole ou tente de voler le miel d'une autre ruche.

Spanish

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