Apis Collection (#3)

Triptych with the Adoration of the Golden Calf. Artist: Leyden, Lucas, van (1489 / 94-1533)
Triptych with the Adoration of the Golden Calf. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Procession of the Sacred Bull Apis, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Frederick Arthur Bridgman
The Procession of the Sacred Bull Apis, late 19th or early 20th century. From a private collection

The Worship of the Egyptian Bull God, Apis, c. 1500. Artist: Lippi, Filippino, (School)
The Worship of the Egyptian Bull God, Apis, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Egyptian relief of the bull-god Apis, bearing the sun-disc between its horns. From the Louvres collection

Egyptian depiction of the four canopic gods and the bull-god Apis, from the British Museums collection

Apis bull
Illustration of a apis bull

Cambyses II, ruler of the Achaemenid Persians, conquers Egypt and causes great offence by slaying the sacred Apis bull of Memphis

Cartoon of Honeybee (Apis), with smiley face approaching large white flower

Cartoon of Honeybee (Apis), flying

Picture No. 11676322
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Dark Doodad Nebula

Cambyses Kills the Apis, the Sacred Bull of the Egyptians

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

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-

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-

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

Newly-created wax comb of the honey bee -Apis mellifera var carnica- with larvae, worker bees, c. 5-7 days, in jelly

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

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-

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

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

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Apis mellifera, commonly known as the honey bee, is a fascinating creature that plays a vital role in our ecosystem. These industrious insects are responsible for pollinating countless plants and producing delicious honey. In the Welder Wildlife Refuge in Sinton, Texas, one can witness the mesmerizing sight of bees swarming around a wild honey cone. The sheer number of bees buzzing around showcases their incredible social structure and teamwork. The European honey bee (Apis mellifera) is not only beautiful but also essential for pollination. In an image captured by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), we get an up-close look at this remarkable species feeding on ice plant flowers. Their delicate wings and intricate body structures highlight their adaptability to various environments. Worker bees of the Apis mellifera var carnica subspecies demonstrate their dedication to protecting their hive in another captivating photo. They form panic formations on a comb with eggs, ready to defend against any potential threats. Witnessing a large swarm of Western honey bees (Apis mellifera) is truly awe-inspiring. This spectacle reminds us of the collective power these tiny creatures possess when they come together for survival and expansion. Even beyond borders, these amazing creatures continue to fulfill their crucial role as pollinators. On Danzante Island in Loreto Bay National Park, Mexico, Western honeybees diligently pollinate Desert passionflower blooms amidst breathtaking scenery. Traveling further east brings us to Mount Namjagbarwa in Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon Nature Reserve where Himalayan honey bees (Apis dorsata laboriosa) build impressive combs. These giant bees showcase nature's diversity and resilience even in challenging mountainous regions. A composite image featuring Wallacea's giant bee alongside its European counterpart highlights both size variations within the genus Apis and underscores how different species coexist harmoniously within ecosystems worldwide.