Nesting pattern of Apis dorsata F, in urban Nagpur. Maharashtra, India

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to examine the Apis dorsata distribution and nesting habits in urban Nagpur. According to the findings, there were about 75 nests in urban Nagpur. Among these 73 per cent were active nests and 21 per cent were abandoned nests. The nesting preference was found to be among the tall building (60%). Out of these nests, 30 per cent were found shielded from the rain and wind, 57 per cent exposed and 13 per cent partially protected. It was noted that the A. dorsata’s habit of building nests was unaffected by the existence of a nearby body of water, as most of the nests were located away from the water body.