Apinae Collection

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

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

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

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

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

Bombus hypnorum, bumblebee
A bumblebee perched on Lythrum salicaria, purple loosetrife, in the Natural History Museums Wildlife Garden

Apis mellifera, honey bee
Scanning electron microscope image of a honey bee coloured artificially by computer. The female worker caste of this species have special baskets on their legs to to take pollen back to the nest

Honeybee visiting a flower
A working honeybee visiting a flower and collecting pollen

Apis sp. honeybee visiting a flower
A honeybee collecting nectar and pollen whilst visiting a garden flower

Bombus sp. bumblebee visiting a flower
A bumblebee visiting an attractive garden flower, collecting nectar and adding pollen to the pollen sac shown here on its hind leg

Odontoglossum alexandrea, orchid
Illustration by Arthur Harry Church, 1907. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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"Apinae: A Fascinating World of Bees and Nectar" Witness the delicate dance of nature as a Honeybee (Apis) hovers gracefully by a flowerhead, indulging in the sweet nectar it offers. Get up close and personal with a Bumble Bee (Bombus) perched on a pristine white flowerhead, its intricate patterns mesmerizing to behold. A bee's feast unfolds before our eyes as it feeds on the vibrant Teide bugloss, showcasing the harmonious relationship between insects and flowers. Marvel at the Long-horned bee as it delicately sips nectar from broom flowers, its slender body perfectly adapted for this crucial task. Meet Apis mellifera, the European honey bee - an industrious creature responsible for pollination and honey production that sustains ecosystems worldwide. The common carder bee (Bombus pascorum) takes center stage with its fluffy appearance and tireless efforts in maintaining floral diversity. Discover Bombus sp. , one of many bumble bees buzzing around gardens, meadows, and forests - tirelessly working to ensure plant reproduction continues unhindered. Delve into copal's ancient embrace where honey bees find solace amidst this resinous treasure trove while Orchid bees add their own touch of beauty to this amber world. Uncover yet another species of bumble bee (Bombus sp. ) thriving alongside diverse flora - proof that these charismatic pollinators are vital components of our ecosystem's tapestry. Nature surprises us once again as we stumble upon a remarkable sight: Honey Bees building their nest within an ant hill—a testament to adaptability and resourcefulness. Intricate interactions between Apinae species remind us how essential they are for sustaining biodiversity while adding splendor to our natural landscapes – let us cherish these tiny wonders.