Native Stingless Bees: Keeping Australia's Ancient Pollinators

Australia's Ancient, Gentle PollinatorsNative stingless bees (Tetragonula and Austroplebeia species) have been part of Australian ecosystems for millions of years, and keeping a hive has become an increasingly popular way for home gardeners in warmer regions to support native pollination and harvest a small, distinctive honey.Where Stingless Bees LiveNative stingless bees naturally occur across northern and eastern Australia, from around Sydney northward through Queensland and into the tropical …