MALTA-HONEYBEE-NATIONAL INSECT

This photo taken on Sept. 29, 2024 shows Maltese honeybees in Mgarr, Malta. The Maltese environment authorities have officially declared the Maltese honeybee as the country's National Insect, joining five other national species, the government announced on Wednesday.

This unique honeybee, known locally as "In-nahla ta' Malta," bearing the scientific Latin name Apis Mellifera Ruttneri, evolved in isolation on the Maltese Islands and is perfectly adapted to the local hot and dry summers.