Honey Bee Collection (page 2)

Hieroglyps, Pharaoh's Bee and the Horus Falcon, Horus Temple, Edfu
8587250 Hieroglyps, Pharaoh's Bee and the Horus Falcon, Horus Temple, Edfu by Egyptian; Temple of Horus, Edfu, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt)

Inser Weiher in autumn, a pond with red coloured water, caused by dissolved tannins. Berner Seeland, Berne, Switzerland, November. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) nectaring on a Crab apple (Malus sylvestnis) flower in a garden, Wiltshire, UK, April

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) with full pollen baskets feeding on Balkan anemone (Anemone blanda). In garden. Surrey, England, UK. April

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) extending proboscis to nectar on Common rue (Ruta graveolens). Green aphid (Aphidoidea) beneath flower. Surrey, England, UK. July

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) nectaring on freshly opened yellow Lantana (Lantana camara) flowers. Flowers turn pink when nectar no longer provided. In garden, Tanzania. Native to tropical Americas

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) foraging on Peony (Paeonia officinalis) pollen. Surrey, England, UK. May

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) on Fleabane (Erigion eriginousus) Newport Marshes Reserve, Gwent, Wales, UK. August

Giant honey bee nest (Apis dorsata) up in a giant Mengaris tree (Koompassia excelsa) dipterocarp forest in Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) on comb with honey, Kiel, Germany, June

Insects, hand-colored lithograph, published in 1880
1) Giant Woodwasp (Urocerus gigas), 2) Ophion ventricosus, 3) Hornet (Vespa crabro), 4) Honeybee (Apis), 5) Large earth bumblebee (Bombus terrestris), 6) Pale giant horse-fly (Tabanus bovinus)

Close up of European dark bee (Apis mellifera mellifera - nigra race), feeding on ice plant flowers (Sedum spectabile), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Honeybee (Apis meliffera) visiting flax flowers, (Linum usitatissimum), Monmouthshire Wales, UK, May

European honey bee (Apis mellifera) flying to feed on Rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium) Pentwyn farm SSSI, Gwent Wildlife Trust Reserve, Monmouthshire Wales UK, July

Beecraft Honey-Bee N90859 (msn 1) Date: circa 1953

Western honeybee (Apis mellifera) pollinating Desert passionflower (Passiflora palmeri). Danzante Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

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The triumph of divine providence, detail, 1632-39 (ceiling fresco)
7062911 The triumph of divine providence, detail, 1632-39 (ceiling fresco) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

The triumph of divine providence, detail, 17th century (painting)
7129420 The triumph of divine providence, detail, 17th century (painting) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome

Pollination: a bee foraging flowers of ash heather (ethamine in C), 1881 (engraving)
ELD4950780 Pollination: a bee foraging flowers of ash heather (ethamine in C), 1881 (engraving) by Demarle, A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pollination)

B: B for the Bees, that fly out here and there, and bring to the hives the sweet honey with care. 1870 (illustration)
7309594 B: B for the Bees, that fly out here and there, and bring to the hives the sweet honey with care.1870 (illustration) by Howard, J. (active c)

A brown bear attacked by an army of bees. 1811 (etching)
7235829 A brown bear attacked by an army of bees. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A brown bear attacked by an army of bees after overturning their hives in a garden)

Venus with Cupid the Honey Thief, 1534 (oil on wood)
7244688 Venus with Cupid the Honey Thief, 1534 (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); Fraenkische Galerie, Kronach, Germany; Photo © Fine Art Images

Detail of Napoleon Is Costume of Sacrament, (Sculpture), Crypt of the Invalides
7071733 Detail of Napoleon Is Costume of Sacrament, (Sculpture), Crypt of the Invalides by Simart, Pierre-Charles (1806-1857); Dome des Invalides, Paris, France; © Pascal Lemaitre

USA, Utah. Honey bee hovers over beeweed flowers in springtime

USA, Colorado, Fort Collins. Honey bee flying near yellow flower

USA, Colorado, Fort Collins. Honey bee in white poppy

USA, Colorado, Fort Collins. Honey bee on coreopsis flower

USA, Colorado, Fort Collins. Honey bee on echinacea flower

Venus and Cupid, c. 1525 (oil on wood)
3598532 Venus and Cupid, c.1525 (oil on wood) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); 81.3x54.6 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Cupid Complaining to Venus)

An Unfortunate Bee-ing (engraving)
7164375 An Unfortunate Bee-ing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Unfortunate Bee-ing)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Essaim; Swarm; Schwarm (engraving)
7195911 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Essaim; Swarm; Schwarm (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Essaim; Swarm; Schwarm)

Bee Hunters, c. 1837 (oil on paper)
5310534 Bee Hunters, c.1837 (oil on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 17.8x26.7 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Caricature of Robert Baden-Powell (litho)
7201796 Caricature of Robert Baden-Powell (litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of Robert Baden-Powell)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Abeille; Bee; Biene (engraving)
7194594 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Abeille; Bee; Biene (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abeille; Bee; Biene)

Swarming of the Bees (engraving)
7182173 Swarming of the Bees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swarming of the Bees)

Golfers confronted by a swarm of bees on the course (engraving)
7157505 Golfers confronted by a swarm of bees on the course (engraving) by Alexander, R. M. (fl.1890); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golfers confronted by a swarm of bees on the course)

USA, New Mexico. Honey bee on rabbitbrush

Honeybee on an orange coloured Helenium garden flower, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bee flying into a bell shaped wildflower to harvest pollen

Honey bee gathering pollen inside a bell shaped flower

Anatomy of the Honey Bee, No. 13, Pfurtschellers Zoological Wall Chart (colour litho)
HMB306150 Anatomy of the Honey Bee, No.13, Pfurtschellers Zoological Wall Chart (colour litho) by Pfurtscheller, Paul (1855-1927); 133x110 cm; Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin

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

Killed by Bees (Colour Litho)
2778271 Killed by Bees (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Killed by bees. For having impacted absently against a hive, overthrowing it)

The Punished Thief (Colour Litho)
2778178 The Punished Thief (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The punished thief)

Bees (coloured engraving)
1090894 Bees (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bees. Illustration for A History of the Earth and Animated Nature by Oliver Goldsmith (Blackie)

Chinese dwarf banana plant

Pink zinnia, USA

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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.