Mopane fly

Mopane fly

A mopane fly is a very small gnat-like bee native to Africa, that congregates about the moist tissue of the eyes, nose, and mouth. It has the ability to produce dark and strong honey. In some African countries it is known as a "sweat bee"

; (in) gongomtshane : n. "Ndebele". mopane fly


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