 When pupae were removed from their cells, "V. rindereri" remained inside the cells.It has only been reported in colonies of "A. koschevnikovi" in Borneo and seems to be specific to that species, as it has yet to be observed crossing over to colonies of "A. cerana", even when they live in the same apiary.When a brood of "A. cerana" drones are hatched in a colony of "A. koschevnikovi," they are fully taken care of and raised to maturity.