HomeBiodiversity ProjectsBee Species: Frieseomelitta longipes - Endangered Wildlife OÜ

Meli Bees Network aims to create environmentally and economically sustainable activities to benefit both the land and local communities. They work with traditional communities to develop regenerative practices in endangered areas of the Amazon and to connect native bees with regenerative agriculture, environmental education, and knowledge creation.

The Frieseomelitta longipes is a small, predominantly yellow bee, that has elongated posterior tibias. The entrance to the colony resembles a cone formed by layers of resins of varying transparency and colours. This gives the entrance the feel of a crystal sugar volcano.

The Frieseomelitta longipes produces large amounts of propolis that has verified medicinal properties.

Key threats include: residential and commercial development; agriculture and aquaculture; climate change and severe weather; and natural system modifications.