13/08/2025 Sandro Muniz Native stingless bees, such as jataí, mandaçaia, and uruçu, are…

Native stingless bees, such as jataí, mandaçaia, and uruçu, are Brazilian species that do not possess a functional stinger, making them safer for management near people. Unlike Apis mellifera (the European honeybee), which is more aggressive and used in conventional beekeeping, native bees are essential for the pollination of native and cultivated plants, in addition to producing honey with medicinal properties and a unique flavor.