Apini Collection

Honey Bee (Apis mellifera), internal anatomy, cross-section

Honey bee, SEM
Honey bee (Apis mellifera), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The head and one of the two compound eyes is at lower left

European honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on ice plant flowers (Sedum spectabile), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Himalayan honey bees (Apis dorsata laboriosa) on comb, Mount Namjagbarwa, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon National Park, Tibet, China. October

Composite image of Wallaceas giant bee (Megachile pluto) with European honey bee (Apis melifera)
Composite image of Wallaces giant bee (Megachile pluto) with European honey bee (Apis melifera). This is the worlds largest bee, which is approximately 4 times larger than a European honey bee

Close up view of Honey Bee comb showing larvae in cells Norfolk, England, June 2017

Honeybee (Apis mellifera) flying to Bluebell flowers (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. April

European honey bee (Apis mellifera) in flight, feeding on flowers (Brachyglottis sp). Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, June

Inser Weiher in autumn, a pond with red coloured water, caused by dissolved tannins. Berner Seeland, Berne, Switzerland, November. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) nectaring on a Crab apple (Malus sylvestnis) flower in a garden, Wiltshire, UK, April

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) with full pollen baskets feeding on Balkan anemone (Anemone blanda). In garden. Surrey, England, UK. April

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) extending proboscis to nectar on Common rue (Ruta graveolens). Green aphid (Aphidoidea) beneath flower. Surrey, England, UK. July

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) nectaring on freshly opened yellow Lantana (Lantana camara) flowers. Flowers turn pink when nectar no longer provided. In garden, Tanzania. Native to tropical Americas

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) foraging on Peony (Paeonia officinalis) pollen. Surrey, England, UK. May

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) on Fleabane (Erigion eriginousus) Newport Marshes Reserve, Gwent, Wales, UK. August

Giant honey bee nest (Apis dorsata) up in a giant Mengaris tree (Koompassia excelsa) dipterocarp forest in Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) on comb with honey, Kiel, Germany, June

Close up of European dark bee (Apis mellifera mellifera - nigra race), feeding on ice plant flowers (Sedum spectabile), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Honeybee (Apis meliffera) visiting flax flowers, (Linum usitatissimum), Monmouthshire Wales, UK, May

European honey bee (Apis mellifera) flying to feed on Rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium) Pentwyn farm SSSI, Gwent Wildlife Trust Reserve, Monmouthshire Wales UK, July

Western honeybee (Apis mellifera) pollinating Desert passionflower (Passiflora palmeri). Danzante Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) approaching hive entrance, with trails of departing bees visible. Urban garden, Bristol, UK, May

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) flying close to hive entrance, with flight trails visible. Urban garden, Bristol, UK, May

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) foraging on a passion flower (Passiflora caerulea), Berkshire, England, UK, August

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) nectaring on Bonnet bellflower (Codonopsis clematidea). Surrey, England, UK. July

Bumblebee (Bombus sp) and Honey bee (Apis mellifera) nectaring on Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) flower. Anthers transferring pollen onto bee backs

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) covered in pollen emerging from nectaring in Crocus (Crocus sp). On nature reserve, Surrey, England, UK. March

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) with pollen grains on back. Inside male Squash (Cucurbita sp) flower. Cultivated in garden, Surrey, England, UK. September

Honeybee (Apis mellifera) with full pollen baskets and pollen on head, thorax and abdomen. Bee withdrawing from Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) flower after nectaring. In garden, Surrey, England, UK

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) forages on pollen in Apple (Malus domestica) flower, collecting pollen in pollen basket. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. May

Honeybee (Apis mellifera) taking off from flower with canal in the background, Strasbourg, France. June 2014

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) worker on freshly made honey comb, Kiel, Germany, May

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) workers looking after queen cells, Kiel, Germany

Honey bees (Apis mellifera) forming living bridge, Kiel, Germany, June

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

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

Compound eye of a bee, SEM
Compound eye of a bee. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of numerous lenses making up the surface of a compound eye from a honey bee (Apis sp.)

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Apini, commonly known as honey bees (Apis mellifera), are fascinating creatures with intricate internal anatomy. A cross-section of these remarkable insects reveals their complex structure and organization. In a scanning electron microscope image, the European honey bee can be seen delicately feeding on vibrant ice plant flowers, showcasing the vital role they play in pollination. Traveling to Danzante Island in Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico during May offers a breathtaking sight - Western honeybees diligently pollinating Desert passionflower. Witnessing this harmonious interaction between species is truly awe-inspiring. High up on Mount Namjagbarwa in Yarlung, Himalayan honey bees (Apis dorsata laboriosa) create mesmerizing combs that showcase their industrious nature. These majestic creatures work together to build intricate structures while collecting nectar from the surrounding flora. A composite image featuring Wallaceas giant bee alongside the European honey bee highlights the diversity within the Apini family. These two distinct species coexist and contribute to our ecosystem's delicate balance. In Norfolk, England during June 2017, an up-close view of a Honey Bee comb reveals carefully nurtured larvae nestled within its cells. This glimpse into their nurturing behavior showcases their dedication to ensuring future generations thrive. Observing a Honeybee gracefully flying towards Bluebell flowers in Monmouthshire evokes a sense of tranquility and appreciation for nature's beauty. Their flight patterns demonstrate both elegance and purpose as they seek out nourishment for themselves and aid in flower reproduction simultaneously. The European honey bee takes center stage once again as it feeds on Brachyglottis sp flowers while suspended mid-air. The symbiotic relationship between these blossoms and Apini exemplifies how essential pollinators are for maintaining biodiversity. Nectaring on Crab apple trees (Malus sylvestnis), Honey Bees display impressive pollen baskets filled with golden grains.