The first draft genome sequence of Malaysian stingless bee, Heterotrigona itama (Apidae, Meliponinae). Draft genome sequence of Malaysian stingless bee, Heterotrigona itama (Apidae, Meliponinae)

Among known species of stingless bee in Malaysia, Haterotrigona itama is a valuable and recommended species for commercial honey production. However, new queens produced from wild colonies or domesticated are insufficient to meet the growing demand for colonies in the industry. Here, we report the draft genome sequence of Heterotrigona itama to provide a better understanding on the molecular mechanism of queen differentiation in stingless bee.