Know Your Pests in Cairns 

The Asian honey bee is native to South-East Asia. It is smaller and has less hair than the European honey bee, and has pronounced black/brown and yellow stripes.

The Asian honey bee is a possible carrier of bee diseases and pests, and feral infestations could also compete with other bees for resources.

Asian honey bees can be easily confused with common European honey bees (Apis mellifera), and some other bees and insects.

The Asian honey bee is restricted matter under the Biosecurity Act 2014.

Description

• Bee approximately 10mm long.
• Body is smaller and less hairy than that of European honey bee.
• Abdomen has pronounced black/brown and yellow stripes.
• Aggressive, protects nesting sites and stings.