Human landscape modification shapes foraging preferences and sucrose responsiveness of honey bees in Asia
Gifty Alin Jacob, Manish Ravi, Sachin Bhaskar, Arra Abhinay, Hema Somanathan, Ingolf D Steffan-Dewenter, Ricarda Scheiner
This study shows how landscape type affects foraging preferences and sucrose responsiveness in three Asian honey bee species, with A. florea showing consistent high-concentration nectar preference across habitats.
bioRxiv · Oct 3, 2026 · PreprintEcology