They are harvested by bees from the secretions of insects parasitizing the leaves-aphids or maggots-which are mixed with the plant sap that seeps out as a result of insect punctures.
Honeydew honey is usually dark in color with a yellowish tint in the case of leafy honeydew and a greenish tint in the case of coniferous honeydew. Coniferous honeydew honey has a mild, slightly resinous taste, while the taste of leafy honeydew honey is peculiar and does not suit everyone.
This honey is among the more expensive because honeydew does not occur annually.
