Apoidea Collection

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

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) queen nectaring on Comfrey (Symphytum Hidcote Pink ) flowers. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. March

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) taking off from Knapweed, England, UK, August

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

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

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

Field cuckoo bumblebee (Bombus campestris) feeding on Goldenrod (Solidago). Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

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

Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) flying to Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. July

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

Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) queen about to land at her nest burrow in a garden lawn with loaded pollen sacs to provision grubs that will become future workers for her colony, Wiltshire

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

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum), on Purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

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

Carpenter bee (Xylocopa sp) nectaring on Clary sage (Salvia sclarea). Pollen deposited on bees back by hanging anthers. Turkey. June

Chilean bellflower (Crinodendron hookerianum) releasing pollen via sonication which replicates buzz pollination. Native to Chile. Controlled conditions

Great yellow bumblebee (Bombus distinguendus) nectaring on Kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria). RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve, North Uist; Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK. July

Early bumblebee (Bombus pratorum), in flight, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. May

Slender mining / Common furrow bee (Lasioglossum calceatum) feeding on ragwort Brockley, Lewisham, London, England, UK September

Brown banded carder bee (Bombus humilis) pollinating Rosebay Willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, September

Bumblebee, (Bombus spp), in flight near rosebay willowherb flower, Scotland, UK, August

Mining bee / Little flower bee (Anthophora bimaculata) taking nectar and pollen from Common fleabane (Pulicaria dysenterica) flower, with pollen covered scopa, Surrey, England, UK. August

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

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) flying to Hedge woundwort (Stachys sylvatica) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

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

Tree bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum) feeding from Chive (Allium schoenoprasum), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

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

Red-tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius) taking off from Cornflower (Centaurea cyanea) in Bishops Meadow, Farnham. Surrey, England, UK, July 2014. Digital composite

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

Early bumblebee (Bombus pratorum), 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

Buff tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) flying to Clover (Trifolium sp. ), Monmouthshire
Buff tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) flying to Clover (Trifolium sp.), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, June

Red tailed bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius), visiting Clover (Trifolium) flower, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. June

Buff-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) worker feeding on Ox-eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare). Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. July

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

Focus Stacked image of a Cuckoo Bee (Nomada goodeniana) roosting by clamping onto vegetation with its mandibles and hanging on for the night. Photographed just after dawn

Blue banded bee (Amegilla sp. ) roosting with early morning dew, Southern Bulgaria, June
Blue banded bee (Amegilla sp.) roosting with early morning dew, Southern Bulgaria, June

Cactus bees (Diadasia Rinconis) feeding on nectar and collecting pollen from Hedgehog cactus (Echinocereus) flower, Sonoran desert, Arizona, USA

Early bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) nectaring on Scarlet avens flower (Geum coccineum borisii), Wiltshire garden, UK. June

Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) visiting flower of Dittany (Dictamnus albus), Umbria, Italy. May

Buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) on flower petal, Vendee, France, August

Bumblebee (probably Bombus terrestris) visiting flowers of Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) in a restored wildflower meadow, near Bristol, UK, June

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Apoidea, also known as bees, are fascinating creatures that play a crucial role in our ecosystem. From the European honey bee feeding on ice plant flowers to the garden bumblebee queen nectaring on comfrey, these buzzing insects are constantly on the move, pollinating and collecting nectar. In Mexico's Loreto Bay National Park, a Western honeybee can be seen diligently pollinating desert passionflower. The vibrant colors of Danzante Island serve as a backdrop for this beautiful interaction between bee and flower. Meanwhile, in England's countryside, a garden bumblebee takes off from knapweed with grace and agility. These industrious bees work tirelessly to gather pollen and ensure the survival of their colonies. High up in Mount Namjagbarwa lies an incredible sight - Himalayan honeybees busy at work on their comb. This breathtaking image showcases nature's wonders at its finest. A composite image captures Wallaceas giant bee alongside its smaller counterpart, the European honey bee. Together they represent different species working together towards a common goal - sustaining life through pollination. Zooming in closer to Norfolk, England reveals a close-up view of a honey bee comb filled with larvae nestled snugly within cells, and is here where new generations of bees are nurtured and prepared for their vital roles within the hive. The garden bumblebee gracefully flies towards foxglove flowers while seeking nourishment. Its delicate wings carry it effortlessly from one bloom to another as it collects precious nectar along the way. Another scene unfolds in Monmouthshire as a honeybee hovers above bluebell flowers before landing delicately upon them. This symbiotic relationship between insect and flora ensures both thrive harmoniously within their shared environment. Not far away, we witness a field cuckoo bumblebee feasting upon goldenrod blooms. These resourceful creatures have evolved unique strategies to survive by infiltrating other bumblebee nests and laying their eggs, relying on the host colony to raise their young.