Honey Bee Collection (page 5)

Honey bees -Apis mellifera var carnica- in flight on pistil and pollen of a poppy flower, Oriental Poppy -Papaver orientale-

Honey bee -Apis mellifera var carnica-, in flight over pistil and and pollen tubes of an Oriental Poppy -Papaver orientale-

Honey bee -Apis sp. -, on a Field Scabious -Knautia arvensis-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Honey bee -Apis sp.-, on a Field Scabious -Knautia arvensis-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Honey bee -Apis mellifera- on a Scabious flower -Knautia-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Western honey bee -Apis mellifera- collecting pollen, attaching pollen on its rear legs, next to an Oriental poppy -Papaver orientale-

Honey bee -Apis sp. -, on a purple flower, Phacelia, Scorpionweed or Heliotrope -Phacelia sp
Honey bee -Apis sp.-, on a purple flower, Phacelia, Scorpionweed or Heliotrope -Phacelia sp.-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Honey bee -Apis sp. -, clinging onto the purple flower, Phacelia, Scorpionweed or Heliotrope -Phacelia sp
Honey bee -Apis sp.-, clinging onto the purple flower, Phacelia, Scorpionweed or Heliotrope -Phacelia sp.-

Honey been -Apis sp. - in search of food, purple flower, Phacelia, Scorpionweed or Heliotrope -Phacelia sp
Honey been -Apis sp.- in search of food, purple flower, Phacelia, Scorpionweed or Heliotrope -Phacelia sp.-

Bee -Apis sp. -, on a purple flower, Phacelia, Scorpionweed or Heliotrope -Phacelia sp
Bee -Apis sp.-, on a purple flower, Phacelia, Scorpionweed or Heliotrope -Phacelia sp.-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Western honey bees -Apis mellifera-, a large swarm of bees taking possession of a beehive

Honey bees -Apis mellifera-, worker bees on the drone brood cells

Honey bees -Apis mellifera-, worker bees caring for the brood, on brood cells, larvae, circa 8 days, in honeycomb cells

Western honey bee -Apis mellifera- on pumpkin flower, Hokkaido, Japan, Asien

Insects meeting whilst collecting nectar on flower of Elecampane or Horse-heal -Inula helenium-, Small Tortoiseshell -Aglais urticae, Nymphalis urticae- and honey bee -Apis mellifera-

Honey bee -Apis mellifera- collecting nectar on flower of Elecampane or Horse-heal -Inula helenium-

Honey bee -Apis mellifera- nibbling on the open honey comb with leaking honey, after the wax lid was removed with the wax comb

Bee -Apis sp. - on Creeping Zinnia -Sanvitalia procumbens solaris-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Bee -Apis sp.- on Creeping Zinnia -Sanvitalia procumbens solaris-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Western honey bees -Apis mellifera- perched on a sunflower -Helianthus annuus-, detailed view of the blossom, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

New colony of Honey Bees -Apis mellifera- on the trunk of an apple tree

Beekeeper collecting a new colony of Honey Bees -Apis mellifera- from the trunk of an apple tree

Honey Bees -Apis sp. - on a honeycomb, Germany
Honey Bees -Apis sp.- on a honeycomb, Germany

Honey bees -Apis sp. - on a honeycomb, queen bee at centre, Germany
Honey bees -Apis sp.- on a honeycomb, queen bee at centre, Germany

Honey Bee -Apis mellifera- covered with pollen from collecting honey on a Dandelion -Taraxacum sect. Ruderalia-

Honey Bee -Apis mellifera- on honeycomb

Colony of Honey Bees -Apis mellifera var carnica- on fresh honeycomb with honey

Honey Bee -Apis mellifera var carnica- being fed by two other bees

Bee -Apiforme- on a white clover flower

Honey Bee -Apis mellifera- on the flower of a Shiny Coneflower -Rudbeckia nitida-

Bee -Apis sp. -, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Bee -Apis sp.-, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

European Honey Bee -Apis mellifera- on a Sunflower -Helianthus-

European Honey Bee -Apis mellifera- on a red Sunflower -Helianthus-

Honey Bees -Apis mellifera- on honeycomb with capped cells holding honey, winter bees, Bavaria, Germany

Wildlife
Bee collecting pollen from Australian Wattle tree

A sunny winter day
A lovely, sunny Winter day with lots of bees flying around the Jade bush

Macro of an Honey bee on a flower
Cedar Creek, Queensland, Australia. Sept. 2008

North America, USA, WA, Walla Walla County honey bee collects pollen in a lavender
North America, USA, Washington, Walla Walla County. honey bee collects pollen in a lavender plant

Honey Bee (Apis sp. ) gathering nector from Firewheel flower in the Falcon State Park
Honey Bee (Apis sp.) gathering nector from Firewheel flower in the Falcon State Park butterfly garden on Falcon Lake, US/Mexico border of south Texas, USA

Honey Bee Pollinating Cactus Flower (Prickly Pear) Apis mellifera / Opuntia, South Eastern Arizona

Honey Bees with hive in bird house, Apis mellifera

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

Asian Honey Bee (Apis cerana) adults, swarm at nest in tree, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) swarm, hanging from branch of tree, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, May

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) wild swarm, swarming around nest, blurred movement, Blithfield, Staffordshire, England, May

Honey comb, bees and larvae, close-up

Honey Bee (Apis) perching on Linaria vulgaris (Common Toadflax) flower

Honey Bee (Apis) feeding on nectar from pink rose

Bees on a honeycomb, close-up

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Honey bees, the architects of sweetness 🐝🍯✨" Discovering the intricate world of honey bees is like unwrapping a treasure trove of nature's wonders. On a honeycomb, these tiny creatures create their masterpiece, meticulously crafting hexagonal cells to store their golden nectar. As we delve deeper into their lives, we uncover the secrets hidden within. The Apis mellifera species reveals its mesmerizing life cycle through an expanded cross-section. Insets showcase every stage from egg to larva and pupa until they emerge as fully formed honey bees ready to take flight. Their internal anatomy is equally fascinating; a cross-section exposes the complexity beneath those delicate wings. Intricate artwork captures the essence of bee anatomy with precision and beauty. From detailed illustrations showcasing each body part to stunning close-ups revealing textured legs and captivating head structures captured by SEM technology, it's impossible not to be in awe of these remarkable insects. Observing them in action brings us closer to understanding their role in our ecosystem. Bees buzzing around flowers, like skilled pollinators on a mission, demonstrate how they facilitate plant reproduction while indulging in sweet nectar rewards. The European honey bee finds solace amidst ice plant flowers at Welder Wildlife Refuge—a harmonious dance between nature's creations. Even at microscopic levels, honey bees continue to amaze us. SEM images unveil intricate details such as hairy legs designed for collecting pollen or capturing glimpses of their distinctive heads adorned with compound eyes that perceive the world differently than ours. As we explore further into this enchanting realm, Leuckarts Zoological Wall Chart presents an educational glimpse into Apis' anatomical wonders—No. XXVII becomes a visual gateway unlocking knowledge about these industrious beings, and are more than just diligent workers; they are vital contributors ensuring biodiversity thrives across our planet.