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Morphometric Analysis of Apis dorsata Bees in North Lombok Regency Herlambang, Dany Alfian; Hasbihan, M. Nu'aim; Erwan, Erwan; Muhsinin, Muhammad
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 25 No. 2 (2025): April-Juni
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v25i2.8870

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The giant honeybee (Apis dorsata) is vital for ecosystems as a pollinator, significantly impacting agricultural productivity, biodiversity, and food sustainability. This study explores the morphometric characteristics of Apis dorsata populations in Batu Rakit Village, North Lombok Regency, a tropical region with rich biodiversity. Morphometric data were collected from 20 worker bees, focusing on body length, abdomen dimensions, wing dimensions, proboscis length, and body weight. Measurements were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression to identify significant relationships between morphometric traits and body weight. Results show that abdomen length (r = 0.50, β = 0.05, p = 0.01) and forewing length (r = 0.48, β = 0.08, p = 0.03) are the strongest predictors of body weight, underscoring their roles in resource storage and flight efficiency. Most traits exhibited low variability, reflecting evolutionary adaptations to environmental stability, while body weight displayed high variability (CV = 7.53%), indicating responses to environmental and individual factors. These findings highlight the ecological importance of uniform traits such as abdomen length and wing dimensions in supporting the foraging efficiency and resource transport of Apis dorsata. This study provides critical insights for the conservation and management of Apis dorsata populations in tropical ecosystems.
Morphometric Characterization Study of Apis cerana Worker Bees in North Lombok Regency Erwan, Erwan; Muhsinin, Muhammad; Herlambang, Dany Alfian
Jurnal Biologi Tropis Vol. 25 No. 1 (2025): Januari - Maret
Publisher : Biology Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jbt.v25i1.8490

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Honeybees (Apis cerana) are one of the indigenous honeybee species of Asia. They serve a crucial function in ecosystems, mostly as pollinators. This study investigates the morphometric characteristics of Apis cerana worker bees in North Lombok Regency, focusing on two beekeeping groups: Harapan Keluarga and Tunas Muda, located in Salut village, Kayangan District North Lombok Regency. Morphometric analysis was conducted on 40 colonies, with measurements taken from eight key body traits: body length, abdomen length, femur length, tibia length, metatarsus length, forewing length, hindwing length, and body weight. Results revealed significant differences between the two locations. Tunas Muda bees exhibited larger morphometric traits with lower coefficient variations, indicating higher population uniformity. Correlation and regression analyses showed that body length, forewing length, and abdomen length strongly influence body weight, with body length having the highest correlation (r = 0.85) and determination coefficient (R2 = 0.722). The study highlights the impact of environmental factors, management practices, and nutritional conditions on bee morphology. These findings provide critical insights for enhancing beekeeping practices, supporting honeybee conservation efforts, and exploring genetic and physiological adaptations in Apis cerana. This research underscores the importance of integrating morphometric analysis into sustainable apiculture and biodiversity conservation strategies in North Lombok.
Co-Authors Erwan Erwan, Erwan Hasbihan, M. Nu'aim Muhsinin, Muhammad