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Stingless Bees

Brazil has more than 250 species of stingless bees. Do you know any?

They are native, don't sting and help pollinate fruit and flowers. Many people find a nest and destroy it without knowing. Shall we change that?

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Small, yellowish jataí bee resting on a white flower

Jataí Tetragonisca angustula

Dark, striped uruçu bees on the brood combs of the nest

Uruçu Melipona scutellaris

Dark mandaçaia bee with yellowish stripes resting on a leaf

Mandaçaia Melipona quadrifasciata

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Do they sting?

No! Their sting is stunted.

Where do they live?

In tree hollows, walls and even poles, including in cities.

Can I keep them?

Yes, carefully and following the rules for stingless beekeeping.

I found a nest!

See what to do and how to ask for a rescue.