Nest recognition and fidelityApis dorsata is better than many of its relatives at avoiding drifting, an event when bees return to the wrong colonies after foraging. Apis dorsata tends to form dense aggregations, contributing to the high nest fidelity and recognition amongst these bees.
Nest identification and consistency: Apis dorsata excels over some bee relatives by minimizing the occurrence of drifting, where bees mistakenly return to incorrect colonies post-foraging. This behavior is associated with the bees' tendency to form tight groups, thereby enhancing their ability to recognize and maintain nests.