The appearance of a species of bee discovered in Malta is causing concern. Invasive red dwarf bees could have a destructive impact on European bee populations.
On 21 August 2024, a study revealed the observation of red dwarf bees for the first time in Europe. This appearance is causing concern among biologists, who see it as a risk to the balance of the local ecosystem. The worrying appearance of red dwarf bees in Malta For the first time in Europe, scientists have discovered the existence of Apis florea in Malta, an invasive red dwarf bee.
According to the report, this bee has spread its territory from Asia to the Middle East and north-east Africa, but until now it had never been observed in Europe.When this colony of 2,000 bees was discovered, DNA tests were carried out to identify its species, and once the suspicions were confirmed, the nest was destroyed. However, scientists suspect that other bees had already left to build a nest further away.
Further proof of the climate crisis The biologist added that the arrival of these insects was further proof of global warming. This information was shared by the FICSUM website, an independent organisation run by the University of Montreal. The rise in temperatures due to the climate crisis is causing species to spread to new territories.
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