Matthew Webster in Beekeeper Outfit (IMAGE) Uppsala University Caption New findings show a surprisingly high level of genetic diversity in honeybees, and indicate that the species most probably originates from Asia, and not from Africa as previously thought. Credit Alex Hayward Usage Restrictions Can only be published in connection to reports about Matthew Webster's research. Photographer must be named. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.