Queen Bee Collection

Honey bees, (Apis mellifera) honeycomb and life cycle, expanded cross-section and insets

Beekeeping (or apiculture, from Latin: apis bee ) is the maintenance of honey bee colonies, commonly in hives

Bees old litho print from 1852
Beautiful coloured antique lithograph of various bee species from Plate 70, Volume 2: A History Of The Earth And Animated Nature by Oliver Goldsmith, 1852. Honey Bee 1. Worker 2. Male 3. Queen 4, 5

Label advertising Aqua de Florida perfume from the perfume shop
CHT163264 Label advertising Aqua de Florida perfume from the perfume shop La Reine des Abeilles, Paris, 2nd half 19th century (colour litho) by French School

The Queen Bee (chromolitho)
2811594 The Queen Bee (chromolitho) by Dennis, Ada (d.1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen Bee. Illustration for Grimms Fairy Tales translated by L L Weedon (Ernist Nister)

Foot Parasite Queen Bee Braula Coeca Frederick H
Foot of Parasite of Queen Bee. Braula Coeca; Frederick H. Evans (British, 1853 - 1943); about 1883; Lantern slide; 7.1 x 7.1 cm (2 13, 16 x 2 13, 16 in.)

Queen bee
Illustration of a Queen bee

Bees engraving 1873
Facts for Farmers - Materials fror Land-owners about Domestic Animals, Gardens and Vineyards, Edited by Solon Robinson in Two Volumens New York, A.J.Johnson 1873

Cell of the queen

The British Beehive, 1867 (litho)
XJF393818 The British Beehive, 1867 (litho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: cartoon sketched by Cruikshank in 1840 but only published by him in 1867; his pictorial)

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

GRIMM: THE QUEEN BEE. Drawing by Walter Crane (1845-1915) for the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm

Beekeeping. Queen Bee

INSECTS: QUEEN BEE. Queen honey bee. Wood engraving, 19th century

INSECTS: HONEY BEES. The worker, the drone and the queen. Wood engravings, 19th century

Bee on finger. Numbered queen honeybee (Apis mellifera) resting on the tip of a researchers finger. The bee has been labelled so that it can be recognised during experiments investigating honeybee

Queen bee with worker bees on a comb in a hive. The queen bee has been marked with a spot of paint (blue) to enable her to be identified. The colour enables the beekeeper to keep track of her age

A bee that has deformed wings as a result of attack by Varoa mites in a beehive in Cockermouth, Cumbria
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Apistan being used to combat the Vaoa mite in hives in Cockermouth Cumbria, UK
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Apiguard being used to combat the Vaoa mite in hives in Cockermouth Cumbria, UK
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A beehive in Cockermouth, Cumbria, UK that has been infected and damaged by the Varoa mite
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Bill Mackereth, a beekeeper from Cockermouth, Cumbria, UK, checks his hives for signs of Varoa mite damage
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"Queen Bee: The Majestic Ruler of the Honeycomb" In the intricate world of honey bees (Apis mellifera), one remarkable figure reigns supreme - the Queen Bee. As we delve into her captivating life cycle, a fascinating story unfolds. Within the expanded cross-section of a beehive in Cockermouth, Cumbria, UK, we witness an unfortunate sight. The Varoa mite, a notorious parasite that thrives due to climate change's impact on milder winters, has inflicted damage upon this once thriving hive. These tiny pests relentlessly attack not only worker bees but also pose a threat to their regal leader. Dating back to 1852, an old litho print showcases the beauty and importance of these buzzing creatures. Bees engraving from 1873 further emphasizes their significance in our ecosystem. But it is through the lens of Aqua de Florida perfume label that we catch a glimpse of how even human creativity draws inspiration from these industrious insects. Yet amidst all this imagery lies another intriguing character - Braula Coeca Frederick H. , commonly known as Foot Parasite Queen Bee. This peculiar species attaches itself to its host bee's feet and feeds off them; nature never ceases to amaze us with its diversity. However, let us not forget the true star – Her Majesty herself. In chromolitho artistry aptly titled "The Queen Bee, " she stands tall and proud as she orchestrates her bustling colony's every move. Within each cell dedicated solely to her existence lies proof of her power and influence over thousands of loyal subjects. As we journey across time and space, we stumble upon "The British Beehive" lithograph from 1867—an embodiment of architectural brilliance designed specifically for these incredible pollinators' needs. Finally, our gaze settles on Germany's honeycomb masterpiece where Apis sp. 's diligent workers revolve around their central figurehead—the Queen Bee.