Melipona nest in odd-looking log hives in large, hollowed-out trees. When the hives are removed from the trees for cultivation, they are called jobones. The bees have small colonies and don't form honeycombs. #honeybee #beehistory #usa #chefsofinstagram #foodphotography #foodie #organicfood https://www.instagram.com/p/B5-msQznFwF/?igshid=hges6h5rfdks










