马耳他宣布马耳他蜜蜂为国家昆虫,接受法律保护和保护。 Malta declares the Maltese honeybee its National Insect for legal protection and conservation.

马耳他已指定马耳他蜜蜂(Apis mellifera ruttneri)为国家昆虫, Malta has designated the Maltese honeybee (Apis mellifera ruttneri), known as "In-nahla ta' Malta," as its National Insect. 这一独特物种对当地农业和生物多样性至关重要,主要是通过授粉和生产蜂蜜和蜂巢。 This unique species is vital for local agriculture and biodiversity, primarily through pollination and the production of honey and beeswax. 宣言旨在加强法律保护和公众意识,支持当前在生境丧失和与进口蜜蜂混合化等威胁下进行的养护努力。 The declaration aims to enhance legal protections and public awareness, supporting ongoing conservation efforts amid threats like habitat loss and hybridization with imported bees.