Belonging to the same group, the "jatai" ("Tetragonisca angustula"), the "marmelada "("Frieseomelitta varia"), and the "moça-branca" ("Frieseomelitta doederleini") are intermediate in size between those very small species and the European bee. They are very adaptable species; the "jataí", and can be reared in many different regions and environments, being quite common in most Brazilian cities. The "jataí" can bite when molested, but its jaws are weak, and in practice they are harmless, while the "marmelada" and "moça-branca" usually deposit propolis on their aggressors. Producing up to 1.5 liters (0.4 US gallons) of honey a year, their honey is considered among the best from stingless bees. In fact, the "jataí" was one of the first species to be kept by home beekeepers. Their nests can be easily identified in trees or wall cavities by the wax pipe they build at the entrance, usually guarded by some soldier bees, which are stronger than regular worker bees. The" marmelada" and "moça-branca" make a little less honey, but it is denser and sweeter than most from other stingless bees and is considered very tasty.