Honey Bee Collection (page 9)

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) guard workers, guarding nest entrance, nesting in Thames Water hydrant chamber, extremely unusual behaviour as honey bees don t nest underground because of risk of

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) workers, group at nest entrance, nesting in Thames Water hydrant chamber, extremely unusual behaviour as honey bees don t nest underground because of risk of

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) worker, leaving nest to go foraging, nesting in Thames Water hydrant chamber, extremely unusual behaviour as honey bees don t nest underground because of risk of

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) guard worker, guarding nest entrance, nesting in Thames Water hydrant chamber, extremely unusual behaviour as honey bees don t nest underground because of risk of

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) adult, feeding, collecting pollen from Elecampane (Inula helenium) flower in garden, England, july

Asian Honey Bee (Apis cerana) swarm, Keoladeo Ghana N. P. (Bharatpur), Rajasthan, India
Asian Honey Bee (Apis cerana) swarm, Keoladeo Ghana N.P. (Bharatpur), Rajasthan, India

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) adults, nesting in Thames Water hydrant chamber, extremely unusual behaviour as honey bees don't nest underground because of risk of flooding

Honey bee mite, SEM
Honey bee mite. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a honey bee mite (Varroa sp.). Parasitic mites have decimated hives of wild and domesticated honey bees (Apis mellifera)

Mites on a honeybee, SEM
Mites on a honeybee. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of mites (order Acarina) on a honeybee (Apis mellifera). These mites, relatives of ticks and spiders, are parasites of the bee

Honey bee hatching, SEM
Honey bee hatching. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a European honey bee (Apis mellifica) emerging from its wax cell. One of its large compound eyes is at centre right

Honey bees on a beehive and honeycombs
Honey bees (Apis mellifera) on a beehive and honeycombs. The chambers in a honeycomb are created using wax secreted by the bees

Honey bee on New England aster flower
Honey bee (Apis melifera) on New England aster flower (Symphyotrichum novaeangliae)

Close-up of honey bees (Apis mellifera)
Honey bees. Close-up of honey bees (Apis mellifera). Most honey bees are workers which construct, maintain and defend the nest, take care of the larvae and gather food

Macrophpoto of the head of a honey bee
Macrophotograph of the head of a worker honey bee Apis mellifera: Mag. x3 at 35 mm

Honey bees on a beehive
Honey bees (Apis mellifera) on a beehive. These bees create honeycombs using wax, and fill the honeycomb chambers with honey, using nectar obtained from flowers, and capped with wax

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.)

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

Insects
insects walking

Honeybee hind leg, SEM
Honey bee leg. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the hind leg of a honeybee (Apis mellifera). The dense coating of hairs are used to collect pollen

Honey bee mites, SEM
Honey bee mites. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bee mites (Varroa sp.) on the body of a bee. Varroa are parasitic mites that attack honey bees (Apis sp.)

Bee on a rockrose (Cistus ladanifer)
Bee (Apis sp.) on a rockrose (Cistus ladanifer) flower. Photographed in Andalucia, Spain

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) drinking from a patch of moisture on a leaf. Photographed in France

Honey bee wing hamuli, light micrograph
Honey bee wing hamuli. Light micrograph of the edge of the wing of a honey bee (Apis mellifera), showing the hook-like hamuli that couple the rear and fore wings together in flight

Honey bee pollinating flowers
A Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) visiting lavender flowers in the summer. Photographed in Provence, France

Bee Colony collapse disorder, artwork
Bee colony collapse disorder, conceptual artwork. Skull and crossbones made out of honeycomb on a yellow and black background

Head of a bee, SEM
Head of a bee, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The bees compound eyes (one at upper left, red), one antenna (pointing downwards to left of eye), some of the mouthparts (below eye)

Honey bee wing, light micrograph
Honey bee wing. Differential interference contrast micrograph of the upper surface of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) wing. Magnification about x150 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Bee pollen basket, SEM
Bee pollen basket, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The pollen basket (called the corbicula) is found on a bees hind legs

Bee antenna, SEM
Bee antenna, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Smell and touch are important senses for bees, especially when in their hive or nest

Pollen on head of honeybee
False colour scanning electron micrograph of unidentified pollen grains on the hairs of the face of a worker honey bee (Apis mellifera)

Honey bee on flower
Macro photograph of a honey bee, Apis mellifera, on the flower of the ox-eye chamomile, Anthemis tinctoria. The pollen basket, loaded with pollen to be taken to the hive, is visible on the bees knee

Pollen on honeybee face
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of unidentified pollen grains on the hairs of the face of a worker honey bee, Apis mellifera

Honey bee on a Michaelmas daisy
Pollination. Macrophotograph of a honey bee, Apis mellifera, visiting a flowering Michaelmas daisy, Aster frikartii. Insects such as bees feed on the sugary fluid (nectar)

Pollen on honey bee leg, SEM
Pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains on the leg of a honey bee (Apis mellifera). Pollen grains are the male sex cells of a flowering plant

Pollen on the hairs of a bee
Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of unidentified pollen grains on the hairs of the face of a worker honey bee (Apis mellifera)

Gum rockrose (Cistus ladanifer)
Gum rockrose flowers (Cistus ladanifer). A honey bee (Apis sp.) is visiting the flower at top

Honey Bee - Single bee feeding on nectar of Sedum spectabile. England, UK
DK-237 Honey Bee - Single bee feeding on nectar of Sedum spectabile England, UK. Apis mellifera David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"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.