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Database research record2018·Australia

Under the Microscope – Answer

Trevor A Lambkin

Metamorphosis Australia magazine of the Butterfly & Other Invertebrates Club

Urban Farm DB summary

This article discusses native bees, noting their weak jaws result in a tickle-like bite and that indigenous peoples globally have extracted their honey for various uses. Research into native bees for crop pollination began in 1984, leading to the development of hive propagation techniques by 1987. The keeping of native bees, particularly the subtropical Carbonaria species, has since gained popularity among various groups including schools and community gardens.