Xunán Kab - The Royal Lady Bee
The translation
Xunán Kab, when translated from Maya, unfolds into "The Royal Lady Bee." This linguistic nuance carries profound cultural and spiritual implications, reflecting the high esteem in which Melipona bees are held within the ancient Mayan tradition.
Beyond the honey
Melipona bees, or Xunán Kab, are not merely honey producers. They play a pivotal role in maintaining biodiversity and ecological balance through their unique pollination methods. By cultivating these stingless bees, communities contribute to the preservation of plant species and the overall health of their ecosystems.
Behavior and Social Structure
Melipona bee hives have a more irregular and intricate structure compared to the hexagonal comb pattern seen in Apis bee hives.
Melipona bee colonies also have a queen and worker bees, but their social structure is less rigid. The division of labor is not as distinct, and multiple queens can coexist in a Melipona hive.
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