The bigger and thicker black bee than bumblebee is Ili black bee, which is large in size, dark in color, violent in temperament and difficult to domesticate. However, it has a large flying height and a large honey collecting radius, and can collect pine nectar at an altitude of 1800~2500m, so black honey is very precious.

Extended data:

The queen bee of Ili Black Bee has strong oviposition ability and steep breeding rhythm. The results of two-year breeding period showed that the average daily spawning amount was 1, 1, 8 1, and the highest was 2680. Under local conditions, the agreed bee is slightly lower than the Italian queen bee, but the eggs are concentrated in pieces, the insect age is neat, and the pupa chamber density is high.

Strong collection ability, especially for sporadic honey sources, the collection is exciting, and the nesting time is early and the end time is late. Wax secretion is strong, I like to be an extra spleen, and I can be a spleen quickly. Pulp production capacity is average.

Black bees like collecting glue better than Italian bees. Black bees are afraid of light, restless during spleen examination, cold-resistant, and have good wintering ability. When the snow and ice are not completely melted in early spring, the outdoor temperature is about 8℃, so fallen pollen can be collected and returned to the nest.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-Ili Black Bee