Asian Honey Bee – Apis cerana

Apis cerana, the eastern honey bee, Asiatic honey bee or Asian honey bee, is a species of honey bee native to southern, southeastern, and eastern Asia. This species is the sister species of Apis koschevnikovi and both are in the same subgenus as the western honey bee, Apis mellifera. Wikipedia

Spotted at Choa Chu Kang – Hortpark

Thanks Zestin Soh ( Bee and Wasp of Singapore ) for the ID.

Please check this video in 30-45 secs, Can see Male Drones Bee

Drones (male bees) are the largest bees in the colony. They are generally present only during late spring and summer. The drone’s head is much larger than that of either the queen or worker, and its compound eyes meet at the top of its head. Drones have no stinger, pollen baskets, or wax glands. Their main function is to fertilize the virgin queen during her mating flight. Drones become sexually mature about a week after emerging and die instantly upon mating. Although drones perform no useful work for the hive, their presence is believed to be important for normal colony functioning.

Source: https://canr.udel.edu/maarec/honey-bee-biology/the-colony-and-its-organization/

Asian Honey Bee with Dragon Fruit Flower

This Honey Bee is on Singapore Stamps 1985 Insects Definitives Series