LIT Scientist and Thurles native proves existence of pure native Irish Honey Bee, Apis mellifera mellifera – the native black bee previously feared extinct

A Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) scientist has proven beyond any doubt that the pure native Irish Honey Bee – Apis mellifera mellifera is not extinct as previously feared, but still exists on the island of Ireland.   Applied Science Postgraduate Jack Hassett from Thurles has discovered that millions of the pure native species are […]