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Yes, African honeybees pollinate flowers. The insects in question (Apis mellifera scutellata) sip upon nectar and take away pollen, just like other bees. They therefore will have to be considered, despite their invasive aggressiveness, among the world's beneficial insects and insect pollinators.

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