Honeybees
Honeybee (Apis mellifera)
Image: Andreas Trepte / CC BY-SA 2.5
More about Honeybees
"Honey bee" typically refers to a single species of bee (Apis mellifera) native to Eurasia but now common throughout the world. Domesticated honey bees live in man-made hives and are used for pollinating crops and honey production, but they also frequently nest in the wild as well. They are the most abundant pollinator in many areas which can have negative impacts on native pollinators.
Golden abdomen with black stripes.
(Can be darker or lighter depending on age)
Image: Jean Beaufort / CC0 Public Domain
Tan hairs on thorax and head
Four wings held over body when not flying
Image: Richard Bartz / CC BY-SA 2.5
Torpedo-shaped abdomen
Image: Jürg Vollmer / CC-BY-SA-4.0
They carry balls of pollen on flattened hind legs
Image: Ivar Leidus / CC-BY-SA-4.0
