Apidae Collection (page 3)

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum), flying to Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea), flower, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Buff tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) visiting Clover (Trifolium) flower in unmown lawn, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Garden Cross Spider (Araneus diadematus) wrapping its Common Carder Bee (Bombus pascuorum) prey in silk, Bristol, UK, September. Sequence 4/10

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) foraging on Pink asters (Aster novae-angliae) in garden, Wiltshire, England, UK, SeptemberSeptember. Property released

Worker European honey bees (Apis mellifera) in beehive, Suffolk, UK, August

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) in flight, Surrey, England, July

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) visiting Grape hyacinth, Sheffield, UK

Honeybee workers exchanging food - known as trophallaxis (Apis mellifera) Sussex, UK

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Carpenter bee - female collecting nectar from flowers of September Butterfly Bush (Polygala myrtifolia) - thorax has been dusted with pollen grains - Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Date:

An Insect On A Crocus Blooming In The Garden; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

A Bee Resting On A Purple Flower; South Shields, Tyne And Wear, England

A Bee Fuels Up On Nectar From Flowers In A Garden; Astoria, Oregon, United States Of America

Close-Up Of A Bee Hovering Above A Flower At Butchart Gardens; Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Western Honeybee (Apis mellifera), worker bee, side view

Bombus sp. bumble bee
Side-view mid-flight photograph of a bumble bee, photograph taken in the U.K

Bumble Bee (Bombus), close up, side view

USA, Oregon, Multnomah County. Honey bees cluster onto lilac tree. Credit as: Steve Terrill / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Close-up of bumblebee with pollen basket on Indian blanket flower

Parasitic bee, front view

Bumblebee with transparent wings

Asian Honey Bee (Apis cerana) adult female, worker feeding on flowers, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Long-horned Bee (Eucera longicornis) adult male, feeding on vetch flower, Causse de Gramat, Massif Central, Lot Region, France, May

Large Garden Bumblebee (Bombus ruderatus) queen, feeding on Hemp-nettle (Galeopsis sp. ) flowers, Ariege Pyrenees
Large Garden Bumblebee (Bombus ruderatus) queen, feeding on Hemp-nettle (Galeopsis sp.) flowers, Ariege Pyrenees, Midi-Pyrenees, France, May

Red-tailed Cuckoo Bumblebee (Bombus rupestris) adult female, feeding on Vipers Bugloss (Echium vulgare) flowers, Breckland, Norfolk, England, June

Barbuts Cuckoo Bumblebee (Bombus barbutellus) adult female, feeding on Vipers Bugloss (Echium vulgare) flowers, Norfolk, England, June

Red-shanked Carder Bumblebee (Bombus ruderarius) queen, on sunflower flower in garden, Powys, Wales, August

Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) adult, resting on lichen covered branch, Norfolk, England, June

Shrill Carder Bee (Bombus sylvarum) adult, feeding on knapweed flower, Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve, Thames Estuary, Essex, England, September

Worker Honey Bee feeding on flower, cross section model showing internal organs

Western Honeybee, Apis mellifera, a worker bee

Honeybee (Apis) hovering by flowerhead feeding on nectar, side view

Bumble Bee (Bombus) perched on white flowerhead, close up

Bumlebee (Bombus sp. ) in flight, side view
Bumlebee (Bombus sp.) in flight, side view

Above view queen bumble bee or bombus with hairy legs and body

Honey Bees (Apoidea) crawling over bee hive, close up

Bombus terrestris, Bumblebee, distinctive black and yellow stripes, pollen bags on legs filled with pollen, hooks on feet gripping petals, wings folded

Anthophora hispanica bee C016 / 2081
Anthophora hispanica bee

European honey bees (Apis mellifera)

Bee feeding on Teide bugloss C016 / 4752
Bee feeding on Teide bugloss. Close-up of a solitary bee (Anthophora sp.) feeding on Teide giant bugloss (Echium wildpretii) flowers. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Long-horned bee feeding on broom flowers C016 / 4745
Long-horned bee feeding on broom flowers. Long-horned bee (Eucerasp.) feeding on Teide white broom (Spartocytisus supranubius) flowers. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Apis mellifera, European honey bee
Photograph of a European honey bee (Apis mellifera) in the wildlife garden. A typical small hive contains about 20, 000 bees which are divided into three types; Queen, Drones, and Workers

Bombus pascorum, common carder bee
A female Bombus pascorum, common carder bee visiting a plant in the wildlife garden

Hyperechia nigripennis, robber fly
A robber fly, an African predatory fly with a carpenter bee (Xylocopa) that it mimics. Specimens held at the Natural History Museum, London

Copal with honey bee
A piece of East African copal with a honey bee, Apis mellifera preserved inside it. Specimen is less than 2 million years old

Orchid bee in copal
Orchid bee in Colombian copal (a younger stage of amber). Probabaly less than 2 million years old. Donated by Miguel Caycedo

The Honey Bees Nest in an ant hill
At the Seba que River October 1870. Sketch 53 from a collection of original sketches by Thomas Baines, (1859-1871)

Honeycomb of Apis sp. honeybee
A close-up of the structure of a the honeycomb made by a colony of honeybees

Anthophorites titania, fossil bee
A well preserved specimen of the body of a bee. Legs and abdomen can clearly be seen

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Apidae, the family of bees that includes honey bees and bumblebees, is a fascinating group of insects. Honey bees, specifically Apis mellifera, are known for their intricate honeycomb structures and complex life cycle. The expanded cross-sections and insets reveal the inner workings of these remarkable creatures. The internal anatomy of a Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) is a marvel to behold. A detailed cross-section showcases the various organs and systems that enable these bees to thrive in their environment. In nature's vibrant tapestry, we witness the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) diligently feeding on ice plant flowers (Sedum spectabile). Their pollination efforts contribute to the beauty and diversity of our ecosystems. A Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) queen gracefully nectars on Comfrey (Symphytum Hidcote), showcasing the symbiotic relationship between plants and pollinators. These interactions play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity. From Danzante Island in Loreto Bay National Park, Mexico, we observe Western honeybees (Apis mellifera) tirelessly pollinating Desert passionflower (Passiflora palmeri). This delicate dance between bee and flower ensures the continuation of this species' existence. In England's picturesque landscapes, a Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) takes off from Knapweed with grace and purpose. These industrious creatures contribute significantly to our ecosystems by aiding in plant reproduction through pollination. High up in Mount Namjagbarwa resides Himalayan honey bees (Apis dorsata laboriosa), working together on comb construction. Their teamwork exemplifies nature's harmony as they create homes for their colony amidst breathtaking surroundings. A composite image captures Wallacea's giant bee (Megachile pluto) alongside its smaller counterpart - the European honey bee (Apis melifera). This visual juxtaposition highlights the diversity within the Apidae family.