Honey Bee Collection (page 8)

Honey bee eye, SEM C016 / 7996
Honey bee eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the compound eye of a honey bee (Apis sp.), showing the individual lenses (ommatidia, hexagonal)

Honey bee anus, SEM C016 / 7995
Honey bee anus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the end of a honey bee (Apis sp.) abdomen, showing the anus (centre). Magnification: x40, when printed 10 centimetres high

Honey bee eye, SEM C016 / 7997
Honey bee eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the compound eye of a honey bee (Apis sp.), showing the hairs that cover its body and the individual lenses (ommatidia, hexagonal)

Honeybee dance, artwork C013 / 5936
Honeybee dance. Computer artwork showing a honeybee (top) using its waggle dance to convey the location of food to other honeybees surrounding it

Bee sting, anatomical artwork C017 / 8030
Bee sting. Anatomical computer artwork showing the structure of a stinger (upper right) from a typical honey bee (Apis sp. lower left)

Honey bee feeding C016 / 4747
Honey bee feeding. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on Teide sticky broom (Adenocarpus viscosus) flower. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Honey bee feeding C016 / 4736
Honey bee feeding. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on a flower of a Teide sticky broom (Adenocarpus viscosus) plant. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Honey bee feeding on flowers C016 / 4732
Honey bee feeding on flowers. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on the flowers of mignonette (Reseda sp.) plant. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Honey bee feeding on flower C016 / 4729
Honey bee feeding on flower. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on the flowers of a common sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) plant. Photographed in the UK

Bumblebee feeding on flower C016 / 4719
Bumblebee feeding on flower. Close-up of a bumblebee (Bombus sp.) feeding on the flowers of a common sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) plant. Photographed in the UK

Honey bee feeding on flower C016 / 4716
Honey bee feeding on flower. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on the flowers of a common sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia) plant. Photographed in the UK

Honey bee feeding on flower C016 / 4702
Honey bee feeding on flower. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on pollen from the female catkins (flowers) of a pussy willow (Salix caprea) tree. Photographed in the UK

Honey bee collecting pollen C016 / 4705
Honey bee collecting pollen. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) collecting pollen from the male catkins (flowers) of a pussy willow (Salix caprea) tree

Honey bee collecting pollen C016 / 4701
Honey bee collecting pollen. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) collecting pollen from the male catkins (flowers) of a pussy willow (Salix caprea) tree

Honey bee collecting pollen C016 / 4700
Honey bee collecting pollen. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) collecting pollen from the male catkins (flowers) of a pussy willow (Salix caprea) tree

Honey bee collecting pollen C016 / 4699
Honey bee collecting pollen. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) collecting pollen from blossom on a blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) tree

Honey bee collecting pollen C016 / 4698
Honey bee collecting pollen. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) collecting pollen from the male catkins (flowers) of a pussy willow (Salix caprea) tree

Capped honeycomb C013 / 9833
Capped honeycomb. Close-up of honeycomb from a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony. Wax caps (white) are covering the individual cells, which are full of honey

Capped honeycomb C013 / 9834
Capped honeycomb. Close-up of honeycomb from a honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony. Wax caps (white) cover some of the individual cells, which contain honey

Stingless bee sleeping, Ecuador C013 / 8856
Stingless (or meliponine) bee sleeping at night with its mandibles clamped to a leaf. Photographed in the Jatun Sacha Reserve, Amazon rainforest, Ecuador

Honey bee, SEM C013 / 6675
Honey bee (Apis mellifera), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

Honey bee head, SEM C013 / 4779
Honey bee head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a honey bee (Apis sp.). The compound eyes (dark) are either side of the antennae

Apis mellifera, European honey bee
Photograph of a European honey bee (Apis mellifera) in the wildlife garden. A typical small hive contains about 20, 000 bees which are divided into three types; Queen, Drones, and Workers

Copal with honey bee
A piece of East African copal with a honey bee, Apis mellifera preserved inside it. Specimen is less than 2 million years old

The Honey Bees Nest in an ant hill
At the Seba que River October 1870. Sketch 53 from a collection of original sketches by Thomas Baines, (1859-1871)

Honeycomb of Apis sp. honeybee
A close-up of the structure of a the honeycomb made by a colony of honeybees

Apis mellifera, honey bee
Scanning electron microscope image of a honey bee coloured artificially by computer. The female worker caste of this species have special baskets on their legs to to take pollen back to the nest

Honeybee visiting a flower
A working honeybee visiting a flower and collecting pollen

Apis sp. honeybee visiting a flower
A honeybee collecting nectar and pollen whilst visiting a garden flower

Honey bee on an apple blossom in Idaho

Honey bee and apple blossoms in Idaho

Honey Bees - on comb - showing brood cells & pollen store
JLM-6379 Honey Bees - on comb - showing brood cells & pollen store John Mason contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Asiatic / Indian Honeybee - mass - Keoladeo Ghana National Park - Bharatpur - Rajasthan - India IN000769
COS-3848 Asiatic / Indian Honeybee - mass Keoladeo Ghana National Park - Bharatpur - Rajasthan - India Apis cerana Bill Coster contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

USA, Oregon, Keizer, Honey Bees (Apis mellifera) nectaring on chives

USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley. A honey bee gathers nectar from a dahlia at a flower farm in the Willamette Valley, Oregon

Keizer, Oregon, Honey Bee gathering nectar

USA, Oregon, Keizer, Honey Bee(Apis mellifera) taking off from chives

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

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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.