TRacking the microbiome of stingless bee foragers across site movements

This study aimed to increase our understanding of the microbiota of a managed stingless bee (Tetragonula carbonaria); how consistent colony microbiomes are with one another and how they may change following deployment to a monocropping environment outside their natural range. Obtaining a more complete picture of stingless bee health in this way will be beneficial to understanding their requirements and potential as managed pollinators in different environments.