Apiformes Collection

Honey bee (Apis mellifera), in flight, highspeed nature photo, between leaves of gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa)
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Brood comb with drone brood surrounded by worker bees -Apis mellifera var. carnica-

Honey bees -Apis mellifera var carnica-, worker bees and male drones on bright honeycomb

Bee -Apis sp. - on Borage -Borago officinalis-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Bee -Apis sp.- on Borage -Borago officinalis-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Two honey bees, left, Carnian -Apis mellifera var carnica-, right, a hybrid Italian Bee -Apis ligustica bast.- on honeycomb with a propolis coating

Two wasps, 3D graphics

Honey bee (Apis) on the stamen of a hibiscus flower (Hibiscus syriacus), with water drops

Honey bee (Apis) approaching a hibiscus flower (Hibiscus syriacus), with water drops

Worker bees on sealed brood comb

Honey bee -Apis mellifica- feeding on Goat Willow, Pussy Willow or Great Sallow -Salix caprea-, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Honey bee -Apis mellifica- in flight at Goat Willow, Pussy Willow or Great Sallow -Salix caprea-, Allgaeu, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Swarming bees -Apis mellifera-

Honey Bee -Apis mellifera- on an Alpine aster -Aster alpinus-

Spring Vetchling or Vetch or Spring Pea -Lathyrus vernus-, flowering branch, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Carnolian Honeybee -Apis mellifera var. carnica-, on comb with capped brood cells and pollen cells

Newly developed honeycomb with worker bees -Apis mellifera var. carnica-

Honeybees -Apis mellifera var. carnica-, on brood comb with freshly laid eggs in honeycomb cells

Brood comb with drone brood surrounded by worker bees -Apis mellifera var. carnica-

Long-horned bee -Eucera tuberculata-, male searching for nectar, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Carnolian honey bee -Apis mellifera var carnica-, on blue flower of mountain knapweed or cornflower -Centaurea montana L.-

Honey bee -Apis mellifera var nica-, drone on drone brood, larvae shortly before pupation

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

Vestal Cuckoo Bumblebee -Psithyrus Vestalis- Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

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-

Sunflower -Helianthus annuus-, Muehlviertel region, Upper Austria, Austria, Europe

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

Yellow-banded Sweat Bee -Halictus scabiosae- collecting nectar, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

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

Honey bee -Apis sp. -, on a zinnia or miniature sunflower -Sanvitalia procumbens solaris-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Honey bee -Apis sp.-, on a zinnia or miniature sunflower -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

Honey bee -Apis sp. -, on a yellow daisy, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Honey bee -Apis sp.-, on a yellow daisy, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Honey bee -Apis sp. - on a Purple Coneflower -Echinacea purpurea-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe
Honey bee -Apis sp.- on a Purple Coneflower -Echinacea purpurea-, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Tawny Mining Bee -Andrena fulva-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

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

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"Apiformes: The Fascinating World of Honey Bees and More" Discover the mesmerizing world of Apiformes, a diverse group of insects that includes honey bees, wasps, and more. In this captivating journey, we witness the incredible behaviors and interactions of these remarkable creatures. First, we encounter the diligent worker bees in panic formation on a comb filled with precious eggs. These industrious Western honey bees (Apis mellifera) showcase their unwavering dedication to their hive's survival. Moving on, we observe a large swarm of Western honey bees buzzing harmoniously together. Their synchronized flight patterns demonstrate the power and unity within their community. Next, our attention is drawn to a brood comb adorned with drone brood surrounded by devoted worker bees from the Apis mellifera var. Carnica subspecies. Witnessing this scene reminds us of nature's intricate balance between reproduction and nurturing. As our exploration continues, we marvel at bright honeycomb housing both male drones and hardworking worker bees from Apis mellifera var carnica. Their vibrant presence highlights the beauty found within bee colonies worldwide. Venturing beyond just honeybees, we spot an enchanting moment in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany where an Apis sp. , possibly another type of bee or even a wasp species altogether rests gracefully on Borage flowers (Borago officinalis). This serene image showcases nature's delicate connections across continents. Intriguingly crafted 3D graphics reveal two wasps - mysterious creatures often misunderstood but undeniably fascinating members of the apiform family. Their presence adds depth to our understanding of this diverse insect order. Lavender fields come into view next as Lavandula angustifolia blooms elegantly under clear skies. A haven for pollinators like Apiformes species seeking nectar-rich sources amidst its fragrant purple blossoms—a true testament to nature's symbiotic relationships.