Foraging behaviour of domestic bee species on coriander

AbstractThe research aimed to assess the distribution, foraging behavior of honey bee species, and their impact on yield. Duration of foraging was maximum in Apis mellifera than Apis cerana. Initiation time of foraging for Apis mellifera was 6:49 AM which was earlier than Apis cerana (07:01 PM) and activity ceased at 17:12 PM. Foraging speed was maximum in Apis mellifera (6.04 sec.) followed by Apis cerana (4.30 sec.). Foraging rate was higher in Apis cerana (10.92 flowers) than Apis mellifera (8.52 flowers). Application of insecticide (Imidacloprid 17.8 % SL) completely ceased the activity of honey bee species on flowers of coriander for 3 days. Effect of insecticide on foraging behaviour was observed for 7-8 days in domestic bee species.