Honey Bees Collection

Honey Bee (Apis mellifera), internal anatomy, cross-section

Honey bees, (Apis mellifera) honeycomb and life cycle, expanded cross-section and insets

Beekeeper, 1872. Artist: Kramskoi, Ivan Nikolayevich (1837-1887)
Beekeeper, 1872. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

A female beekeeper at work
5307432 A female beekeeper at work.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a female beekeeper at work. Top: Driving bees from one skep into another in order to clear the combs)

Beekeepers
5307415 Beekeepers.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting beekeepers knocking a swarm into a container. Hives with alighting boards in bee shelter on left. Dated 19th century)

A beekeeper
5307431 A beekeeper.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper. Top: a feeding bottle which would be filled with syrup to replenish stores after honey is extracted)

W. J. Pettit's Temple Beehive
5307420 W. J. Pettit's Temple Beehive.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting W.J. Pettit's Temple Beehive both closed (left) and open (right)

A beekeeper
5307410 A beekeeper.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper clearing honey by straining it into settling tanks and then drawing off by tap after leaving it to stand for a number of hours)

A beekeeper
5307422 A beekeeper.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper standing near straw Beehives which are kept under a thatched wooden shelter. Engraved by John Romney (1785-1863) an English artist

A beekeeper
5307403 A beekeeper.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper collecting a swarm of bees from a hollow tree and putting them into a straw skep. Dated 19th century)

Engraving depicting a beekeeper smoking the bees, 19th century
5309045 Engraving depicting a beekeeper smoking the bees, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper smoking the bees. Dated 19th century 01/02/1883); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A beekeeper
5307428 A beekeeper.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beekeeper standing near straw Beehives which are kept under a thatched wooden shelter. Dated 19th century)

A commercial apiary
5307425 A commercial apiary.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a commercial apiary in Queensland, Australia. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Various beehives
5307418 Various beehives.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting various beehives. 1: Bell-shaped traditional straw skep. 2: Wildman's storied straw beehives)

Honey bee (Apis mellifera), in flight, highspeed nature photo, between leaves of gooseberry (Ribes uva-crispa)
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FL - Water Lily and Honey Bee 4
USA, Georgia, Savannah, water lily, honey bee

water lily, nymphaea alba
USA, Georgia, Savannah, Bee on yellow centre of Water lily, Nymphaea alba, encircled by white petals

At the bee yard, 1890. Artist: Samokish-Sudkovskaya, Elena Petrovna (1863-1924)
At the bee yard, 1890. Found in the collection of the Regional A. Deineka Art Gallery, Kursk

Illustration for the Georgics by Virgil, 1450-1499. Artist: Coetivy Master (active c. 1450-1485)
Illustration for the Georgics by Virgil, 1450-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

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Closeup of a honey bee drinking nectar from a white aster flower

Apis Mellifera Western Honey Bees Western Honey Bee
A Western honey bee, Apis mellifera, collecting pollen from a composite flower

Honey Bee Honey Bees Apis Mellifera Pollination
A honey bee, Apis mellifera, visiting flowers of a giant ragweed plant

Engraving depicting a female beekeeper at work, 19th century
Engraving depicting a female beekeeper at work

A honey bee enters a crocus blossom; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

Engraving depicting a commercial apiary, 19th century
Engraving depicting a commercial apiary

A Parson beekeeper showing off his hives. 1935

Asian Honey Bee (Apis cerana) adult female, worker feeding on flowers, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Asian Honey Bee (Apis cerana) adults, swarm at nest in tree, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) swarm, hanging from branch of tree, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, May

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) wild swarm, swarming around nest, blurred movement, Blithfield, Staffordshire, England, May

Honeycomb dripping with honey, close up

Worker Honey Bee feeding on flower, cross section model showing internal organs

Honeybee (Apis) hovering by flowerhead feeding on nectar, side view

Honey Bees (Apoidea) crawling over bee hive, close up

Bees and bee hives, artwork. Bees collect nectar from a wide range of flowering plants, bringing it back to their hive to store it and form honey for their larvae

Heather - with Apiculture shown in background
ME-2419 Heather - with Apiculture shown in background Calluna vulgaris Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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

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

Bee keeping, mobile beehives on trailer in old Saxon village, Crit, Transylvania, Romania, october

Bee keeping, beehives in orchard of old Saxon village, Crit, Transylvania, Romania, october

Stone bee shelter containing 33 boles built in mid 19th century to house straw bee skeps, The Bee Shelter, Hartpury Church, Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England, june

Bee keeping, beekeeper examing frame, amongst hives in old Saxon village, Mesendorf, Transylvania, Romania, october

Bee Keeping - Alpine Bee hives - Gran Paradiso NP. Italy

Bee keeping, Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) workers, on honey filled frame from hive, Suffolk, England, september

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"Honey Bees: Nature's Tiny Architects and Pollinators" The mesmerizing world (Apis mellifera) is a fascinating one, filled with intricate honeycombs and a remarkable life cycle. These industrious creatures are not just responsible for producing the golden nectar we all love, but also play a vital role in pollination. Imagine peering into the cross-section of a honeycomb, marveling at its expanded structure and insets. Each hexagonal cell meticulously crafted by worker bees to store their precious honey and raise their young. It's an architectural masterpiece that showcases nature's precision. Delving deeper, let us explore the internal anatomy of these incredible insects through a cross-section view. From their complex organs to specialized body parts designed for various functions, it becomes evident why they are such efficient workers in maintaining their hive. Intriguing historical artworks take us back in time when beekeeping was captured on canvas. The 1872 painting by Ivan Nikolayevich Kramskoi portrays a beekeeper tending to his buzzing companions with care and dedication. Similarly, Elena Petrovna Samokish-Sudkovskaya's 1890 artwork depicts another scene from the bee yard where humans coexist harmoniously with these tiny creatures. Even ancient literature recognized the importance of bees as Virgil's Georgics illustrates beautifully through illustrations dating back centuries ago. The Coetivy Master skillfully brings this poetic work to life, showcasing how deeply intertwined humanity has been with these diligent pollinators throughout history. As we witness a water lily (Nymphaea alba) being visited by a honey bee amidst serene waters in FL - Water Lily and Honey Bee 4 photograph, we realize that even amidst natural beauty, there lies an essential partnership between plants and bees – one that ensures both survival and biodiversity. Let us not forget that every single visit made by these Apis Mellifera Western Honey Bees holds immense significance.