Table 1.
General physical characteristics and propolis attributes of H. fimbriata, T. apicalis, and T. binghami.
| Characteristics | Species | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| H. fimbriata | T. apicalis | T. binghami | |
| Body length | 8.10–8.29 mm | 6.82–7.30 mm | 6.61–7.75 mm |
| Body colour | Brown | Blackish brown | Blackish brown |
| Wing colour | Slight brownish base, semiclear apex | 1/2 dark base, 1/2 transparent-tipped | 1/4 dark base, 3/4 white-tipped |
| Propolis colour | Dark brown | Dark brown | Light brown |
| Propolis type | Hard and brittle | Hard and brittle | Hard and brittle |