Mellifera Collection

DDE-90039276
USA, Oregon, Keizer, a honey bee (Apis mellifera) Date: 24/01/2011

Honeybee - feeding on Helenium flower Apis mellifera Essex, UK IN001299 Date: 14-Aug-19

Western honey bee, Apis mellifera, and hive
Western honey bee or European honey bee, Apis mellifera (Apis mellifica). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Honey spurge, Euphorbia mellifera
Honey spurge or honey-bearing euphorbia, Euphorbia mellifera. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F. Sansom Jr. after an illustration by Sydenham Edwards from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, T

Keeper Brown moving a swarm of honey bees, London Zoo, July 1926 (b / w photo)
3550640 Keeper Brown moving a swarm of honey bees, London Zoo, July 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Curtis British Entomology Plate 769
Hymenoptera: Apis mellifica = Apis mellifera (Common Hive Bee, Honey Bee) Date: 1824-39

A group of keepers, including Brown, moving a swarm of honey bees, London Zoo
3550639 A group of keepers, including Brown, moving a swarm of honey bees, London Zoo, July 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) foraging on a passion flower (Passiflora caerulea), Berkshire, England, UK, August

Honeybee On A Dark Pink Sedum Flower (Apis Mellifera); Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Picture No. 11676322
Beekeeper at work Date:

Hoverfly on Wolfs bane, Mountain arnica (Arnica montana)

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

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Western Honey Bee on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

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Western Honey Bee on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

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Western Honey Bee on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

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Western Honey Bee on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

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Great Blanketflower with Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Common Gaillardia, Brown-eyed Susan Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

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Great Blanketflower with Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Common Gaillardia, Brown-eyed Susan Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

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Western Honey Bee dead lying on the leaf of a sunflower Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

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Honeybee - feeding on Thyme (Apis mellifera) Date:

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Honeybee - feeding on Echinacea Flower (Apis mellifera) Date:

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Honeybee - feeding on Echinacea Flower (Apis mellifera) Date:

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Killer / Africanized bee swarm on house being viewed by man (Apis mellifera scutellata) Date:

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KILLER / Africanized BEE - swarm on house (Apis mellifera scutellata) Date:

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Beekeeper - lifts comb frame out to harvest honey from Honeybee hive (Apis mellifera) Date:

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Bee Keepers - inspecting frame (Apis mellifera) Date:

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Bee Keeper - holding frame (Apis mellifera) Date:

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European Honey Bees - Queen cell on frame (Apis mellifera) Date:

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European Honey Bees - Queen with yellow marker (Apis mellifera) Date:

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Bee Keeper - showing comb to frame (Apis mellifera) Date:

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Bee Keeper - removing frame from hive (Apis mellifera) Date:

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Bee Keepers inspecting frame (Apis mellifera) Date:

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European Honey Bees - Queen with yellow marker (Apis mellifera) Date:

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Bee Keepers - inspecting honey bees on frame (Apis mellifera) Date:

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European Honey Bees - Queen with yellow marker (Apis mellifera) Date:

Western Honey Bees using entrance to hive

Beekeeper inspecting Worker honey bees tending larva cells from the brood box part of the hive

Using a smoker over the open brood box part of the bee hive and exposed wax frames to pacify the honey bees, wood chipping and paper are used to make the smoke

Honey bee hive wax frames, furthest has a new wax foundation, next is a wax frame that is being reused after honey has been removed, nearest is a natural bees wax comb

Removing sacrificial natural cells made by the workers which hang from the brood frame

A queen cell on the side of brood frame with worker bees

Worker bees examine bee with pollen on its legs, they are on the metal barrier used to stop the queen bee from moving from the brood frames to the super frames

The queen bee marked with a white dot is laying eggs in queen cups. A virgin queen will develop from a fertilized egg. The young queen larva develops differently because it is more heavily fed royal

Removing some larva from the brood comb to see if any disease or parasites are present in the hive

Pointing out a new honey bee queen cell on the brood frame

Beekeeper looking at a super frame which contain mainly honey. The two sacrificial natural cells hanging from the main frame are made by the workers and may be removed by the beekeeper

A barrier is placed between the brood frames in the lower part of the hive and the upper super frames. This stops the queen from moving between them but not the workers

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"Mellifera: The Fascinating World of Honeybees" DDE-90039276, a unique identification code assigned to the captivating species known as Apis mellifera, commonly referred to as the honeybee. Found in abundance across Essex, UK (IN001299), these industrious insects play a vital role in our ecosystem. Intriguingly, honeybees can be observed feeding on vibrant Helenium flowers, showcasing their delicate interaction with nature. Their affinity for nectar also extends to Euphorbia mellifera or honey spurge, highlighting their diverse palate. Dating back to July 1926 at London Zoo, an awe-inspiring black and white photograph captures Keeper Brown fearlessly moving a swarm of honey bees. This historic moment symbolizes humanity's long-standing fascination with these incredible creatures. The enchanting Curtis British Entomology Plate 769 further immerses us into the world of Mellifera. It showcases a group of keepers diligently relocating another swarm at London Zoo - a testament to our ongoing efforts to protect and preserve these invaluable pollinators. Beyond the boundaries of zoos and gardens, honeybees continue their essential work in various landscapes. Berkshire witnesses Apis mellifera foraging on passionate Passiflora caerulea blooms while Toronto, Ontario presents us with an exquisite image capturing them delicately perched on dark pink Sedum flowers (Picture No. 11676322). Nature's harmony is further exemplified by hoverflies gracefully hovering over Wolfs bane and Mountain arnica (Arnica montana). These interactions serve as reminders that every living organism plays its part in maintaining ecological balance. Finally, we are captivated by the sight of a diligent honeybee collecting nectar from Hibiscus syriacus stamen adorned with glistening water droplets - yet another example of nature's intricate beauty.