Bee pollinators diversity of agroecosystem from Khultabad Taluka of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) District, (M.S.), India

Abstract

The current study aimed to document the bee pollinators diversity of agroecosystem in the Khultabad Taluka of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) District. Study conducted between June 2022 to May 2023. A total of 23 bee species from 13 genera and 3 families were identified during the study. The family Apidae was the most represented, with notable species such as Apis dorsata, Apis cerana, Apis florea and managed bee species Apis mellifera. Other significant families included Megachilidae and Halictidae, with species such as Megachile lanata, Nomia incerta, and Lasioglossum albescens. The study highlights the rich diversity of bee pollinators in the region, which play a vital role in the pollination of local flora, contributing to the ecological balance and agricultural productivity of the area.