MAPPING OF STINGLESS BEE NESTS ON THE UNIMONTES CAMPUS: SPECIES, DISTRIBUTION AND SUBSTRATES

Abstract

The study mapped 41 nests of stingless bees on the Unimontes campus, Montes Claros, identifying six species, with a predominance of Nannotrigona testaceicornis (49%) and Tetragonisca angustula (32%). Most of the nests (73%) were found in masonry structures, showing adaptation to urban environments. The density of nests was 1 per 0.50 hectare, higher than other studies in anthropized areas. The results highlight the resilience of bees and the importance of conservation strategies.