Morphometric Characterization of Stingless Bees in Central Lampung Regency

Maharani, Annisa Lidya
Priyambodo
Elly Lestari Rustiati
Minanti Mayda Ashari
Yuliana Andriyani
Aril Afandi
Septi Wahyu Lestari
Shifa Sandra
Natasya Thesalonika
Winarno
Muhammad Febriansyah
Dian Neli Pratiwi

Organisms: Journal of Biosciences
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Organisms: Journal of Biosciences

Indonesia is recognized as one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, including in its diversity of stingless bee species. Diversity analysis is essential as a key consideration in optimizing outcomes in stingless bee cultivation practices. Morphometric analysis represents one of the methods used to assess stingless bee diversity; however, its application remains limited in Lampung Province. This study involved the collection of samples from seven different colonies across two regions in Central Lampung Regency. Morphometric measurements were conducted on eight specific parameters. The resulting morphometric data were then compared to published measurements of 20 reference species. Based on these comparisons, the morphometric characteristics of the stingless bee samples from Central Lampung indicate a close resemblance to species within the genera Heterotrigona, Tetragonula, and Geniotrigona.