Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Order: Hymenoptera
Low Risk
Description
Honey bees are fuzzy, yellow-and-black striped flying insects essential for pollination. They produce honey and beeswax. While they can sting, they are generally non-aggressive and only sting defensively.
Habitat & Distribution
Hives in trees, wall cavities, and managed beehives. Forages in gardens and fields.
Diet & Feeding
Nectar and pollen from flowers.
Behavior & Life Cycle
Social insects living in highly organized colonies with a queen, workers, and drones. They communicate through waggle dances.
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