Apis mellifera simensis

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Apis mellifera simensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Apidae
Genus: Apis
Species:
A. mellifera
Subspecies:
A. m. simensis
Trinomial name
Apis mellifera simensis
Meixner, Leta, Koeniger, Fuchs 2011[1]
Synonyms[1]
  • Apis mellifera bandasii Mogga 1988
  • Apis mellifera woyi-gambella Amssalu 2004

Apis mellifera simensis is known by the

Apis mellifera when genetically analysed, in that a new Y Lineage branch of the Apis mellifera was created for them: There had previously thought to be up to five different subspecies within Ethiopia.[1]

They are larger than most honey bees of Africa, only slightly smaller than the Egyptian Apis mellifera lamarckii to the north, and slightly larger than the Apis mellifera monticola to the south, however having much longer and broader wings typical of larger honey bees. They are usually very dark like the A. m. monticola, occasionally with some pigmentation, and also like the A. m. monticola they have relatively longer hair.[1]

Their distribution is typically in the mountain ranges of Ethiopia, covering the northern and central areas of the country, only the A. m. simensis was detected throughout Ethiopia, samples were collected from the greater part of the country. [1]

Etymology

The name simensis is taken from the

nomina nuda according to the I.C.Z.N. rules.[1] In 2022 research was conducted within Ethiopia on A. m. simensis mistakenly referred to as Apis mellifera bandasii.[3]

References

  1. ^
    S2CID 2294716
    . Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Simien National Park". whc.unesco.org. UNESCO. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
  3. doi:10.1155/2022/2591154
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