In Nagaland, three species (Tetragonula irridipenis, Tetragonula laviceps and Lophotrigona canifrons) of stingless bees were observed; however, most of the beekeepers were rearing T. irridipenis. Stingless bees were found to prefer low light, high humidity, and stenothermal climatic conditions with diverse abundant flora. The traditional colony capture method of terrestrial and subterranean stingless bee was logical and practical and shows immense scope to introduce precise method with scientific interventions.
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[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/feature-article/traditional-meliponiculture-naga-tribes-nagaland-india
[2] http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/35256
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/k-singh
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/journal/indian-journal-traditional-knowledge
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/apiculture
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/nagaland
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/tribals
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/north-east
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/traditional-knowledge
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/honey
