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Journal : HAYATI Journal of Biosciences

Ecological Impact on Stingless Bees: Evaluating Pollen Load and Body Size Post-Introduction Suhri, Andi Gita Maulidyah Indraswari; Kahono, Sih; Riendriasari, Septiantina Dyah; Syahribulan; Salatnaya, Hearty; Rahmah, Mufti Hatur
HAYATI Journal of Biosciences Vol. 32 No. 2 (2025): March 2025
Publisher : Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.4308/hjb.32.2.278-286

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Changes in foraging behavior of stingless bees are caused by their introduction to new environments with varying biotic and abiotic factors. These bees struggle to adapt due to the shift from their original range. Biotic factors, particularly food source abundance, are crucial for their survival. Limited resources and reduced competition can decrease hive pollen, affecting larval nutrition and adult morphological growth. This study examines the physical effects of introducing stingless bees from Sulawesi to Jawa, Indonesia, using PCA to analyze 35 morphological traits and a haemocytometer to calculate pollen load. Morphometry was performed on ten separate colonies and ten different individual worker bees. Research findings indicate that the most significant size changes were observed in the forewing and hindwing lengths of worker bees at the introduction site. The smaller body size in the new environment indicates less available food in the nest. The lower pollen collection in the new environment compared to their natural habitat confirms this. The decline in pollen load is attributed to biotic factors like competition and food availability. When stingless bees become non-native, they face competition with existing species, including natives. Abiotic factors do not significantly influence the reduction in worker bees' foraging activity in the new environment. Changes in environmental factors significantly influenced the morphometric measurements of worker bees, following their introduction to lowland areas.
The Effect of Colony Addition of Bees (Apis cerana and Tetragonula laeviceps) in Pollination and Fruit Set of Pummelo (Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr.) Anisa, Henta Ria; Atmowidi, Tri; Priawandiputra, Windra; Kahono, Sih
HAYATI Journal of Biosciences Vol. 32 No. 6 (2025): November 2025
Publisher : Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.4308/hjb.32.6.1407-1414

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Pummelo (Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr.) (Rutaceae) is a cultivated species with a high economic value and several cultivars are found in Indonesia. Bageng Taji is a seedless pummelo cultivar found in Bageng village, Pati regency, Central Java, Indonesia. This research aims to measure the effect of colony addition of two bee species, Apis cerana and Tetragonula laeviceps in pollination and fruit set of pummelo. We set-up four treatments of pollination, i.e., bagged flowers (control), open flowers , colony addition of A. cerana (honey bee), and colony addition of T. laeviceps (stingless bee). Visiting activity of bees were observed by using focal sampling method in the sunny days. Pollen load was measured using the acetolysis method. The effectiveness pummelo pollination was measured based on fruit formations. Results showed that the longest visitation and the number of flowers visited of A. cerana (15.2 seconds/flower and 37.3 flowers/5 minutes) and T. laeviceps (45.5 seconds/flower and 17.1 flowers/5 minutes) occurred at 09.30 am. The average number of pollens carried by A. cerana (19,908 pollen grains) was higher than T. laeviceps (4,308 pollen grains). Addition of A. cerana and T. laeviceps colonies increased 34% and 32% of fruit formation compared to control plants.
New Distribution Record of Tetrigona apicalis (Smith, 1857)  (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Meliponini) in Ujung Kulon National Park, Indonesia Miharja, Jajang; Atmowidi, Tri; Priawandiputra, Windra; Perwitasari, Dyah; Kahono, Sih
HAYATI Journal of Biosciences Vol. 33 No. 1 (2026): January 2026
Publisher : Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.4308/hjb.33.1.1-7

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Ujung Kulon National Park (UKNP) is located in the western part of Java Island, Indonesia. This national park was designated a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1992. The stingless bee species, Tetrigona apicalis (Apidae: Meliponini), has not previously been documented in specific locations on Java Island. In this study, we found a new distribution record of T. apicalis in UKNP. Here, we described of its nest-entrance characteristics, morphological features, and morphometry. The colony of bee species was found in the forest of Mount Honje, UKNP, Indonesia, at an altitude of 883 m asl. The nest is located in a Tiliaceae tree cavity at a height of 420 cm from the ground surface. The shape of the nest entrance of the bee species was irregular, with a longitudinal diameter of 3.2 cm and a vertical diameter of 5.7 cm, and it had a light brown color. Locally, this bee is known as teuwel meunyan, referring to a traditional incense burner due to the aromatic scent associated with its use in religious rituals. The findings contribute to the current knowledge of the distribution of T. apicalis on Java Island, particularly within UKNP, and provide data for future conservation and sustainable utilization efforts.
Co-Authors Agus Ruswandi Aji Winara ALEX SUMADIJAYA Amrulloh, Rosyid Andi Gita Maulidyah Indraswari Suhri Ani Mardiastuti Anisa, Henta Ria Araz Meilin Ari Nugroho Armowidi, Tri Asfiya, Wara Bambang Retnoaji Budiasih, Yulie DAMAYANTI BUCHORI Darmawan Dede Maryana DEWI SARTIAMI Djunijanti Peggie Djunijanti Peggie, Djunijanti Duncan Neville Dyah Perwitasari Eguchi, Katsuguchi Encilia Engel, Michael S. Erawati, Nety Virgo Erniwati Erniwati Fitradiansyah, La Ode Gen Takaku, Gen Hapsari, Laras Ay Hari Nugroho Hari Nugroho Haruo Katakura, Haruo Hideki Ueno, Hideki Ito, Fuminori Jajang Miharja Kei W. Matsubayashi, Kei W. Koji Nakamura, Koji Kundarsetiadi, Lilik Liliek Endang Pujiastuti M. Amir, M. Mahensa Billqys Nurhayati Prativi, Mahensa Billqys Nurhayati Moh. Amir, Moh. MOHAMMAD AMIR, MOHAMMAD Moy, Mariana Silvana Mustamin, Yusdar N. UTAMI Nakano, Susumu Naoyuki Fujiyama Naoyuki Fujiyama, Naoyuki Narakusumo, Raden Pramesa NETY VIRGO ERAWATI Norio Kobayashi, Norio Nur ‘Azah PANGESTIKA, NORITA WIDYA PUDJIASTUTI, L.E. Pujiastuti, Liliek Endang Pungki Lupiyanindyah Pungki Lupiyanindyah, Pungki Rahmah, Mufti Hatur Ramadhani Eka Putra RAUF, AUNU Ria Anisa, Henta RIKA RAFFIUDIN Salatnaya, Hearty SARI, ADHA Sarino Sarino Sarino SEIKI YAMANE Septiantina Dyah Riendriasari Shogo Kikuta, Shogo Siti Masyitah, Siti Sofi Mursidawati Sri Hartini Susumu Nakano Syahribulan Tri Atmowidi UTAMI, N. Waskito, Adi WINDRA PRIAWANDIPUTRA, WINDRA Woro A Noerdjito WORO A NOERDJITO, WORO A Woro A. Noerdjito, Woro A.