The Malta Independent 8 November 2026, Sunday
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Maltese honeybee declared national insect

Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 12:29 Last update: about 3 years ago

Malta has officially declared the Maltese honeybee (Apis mellifera ruttneri) as the country’s National Insect, joining five other national species. This unique honeybee, known locally as...

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