Stingless bees or sometimes called stingless honey bees belong to the order Hymenoptera, family of Apidae and subfamily Meliponini. Such honey bees are distinct from the genus Apis in terms of morphology which is absence of sting, nectar collection, short harvest distance in searching food and their honeycomb-less hives.

Apart from their robustness, rearing stingless bees are more preferable to the Malaysian bees' farmers because their population is less susceptible to harsh environments and seasonal changes.