Content central Russian breed of bees, description, characteristics, photos for cultivation in the home
Even in the 17th century, the bees have been imported into the original environment of their habitat – North America. Later (about 18th century) breed has spread to parts of South America and Australia, followed by (19th century) – The Asia. But in spite of their natural habitat, possess a strong thrust to move from lit areas to darker. Hot countries do not fit the breed Central Russian, otherwise they become unproductive, often weakened by a weakened immune system, almost do not develop, and the uterus the egg is reduced during heavy nectar flow.
On average, the production of honey a bee colony between 12.7 kg (Ukraine) and 41 kg (Siberia), which is about 18.2 kg. Product Central Russian breed of white (dry). These bees are very resistant to winter cold, disease, foulbrood, nosema and honeydew toxic than they are superior to other bees of southern rock. The migration of bees in the environment Flournoy weakly expressed, they do not exceed the maximum migration of five different types of honey plants (different quality of lime and honey Grechany). They nest in propolisovanye measure, but the inspection of their places of residence are aggressive and anxious. In such cases, the bees hang on the bars of the lower frame. But as you know, the other bees can safely attack the Central Russian breed, which almost is not protected in these situations.
Mid bee breed is the owner of dull gray, no yellow shades suit. During the period of intensive breeding breed uterus can produce 1500-2000 eggs per day. They work long proboscis about 5,9-6,3 mm. Weight day worker bees – 110 mg, sterile uterus – 190 mg, and fetal – 200-210 mg.