Frieseomelitta silvestrii explained
Frieseomelitta silvestrii is a stingless bee species in the genus Frieseomelitta found in Brazil.
Frieseomelitta silvestrii languida is a subspecies making use of resin and of the chemical compound totarol.[1]
Notes and References
- The propolis of stingless bees: Terpenes from the tibia of three Frieseomelitta species . 10.1016/S0022-1910(01)00170-6 . Journal of Insect Physiology . February 2002 . 48 . 2 . 249–254 . Cruz-López . Leopoldo . Maile . Roland . Tentschert . Jutta . Jones . Graeme R. . Morgan . E. David . 12770125 . Patricio . E. F. . 2002JInsP..48..249P .