Honeycomb Collection (page 6)

Bone tissue, SEM C013 / 4767
Bone tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cancellous (spongy) bone. Bone tissue can be either cortical (compact) or cancellous

Bone tissue, SEM C013 / 4766
Bone tissue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cancellous (spongy) bone. Bone tissue can be either cortical (compact) or cancellous

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

Arachnophyllum, coral
Image depicts an Arachnophyllum, a Silurian coral. Corals comprise a soft bodied animal called a polyp. Each polyp inhabits a calcareous skeleton called a corallum

Gymnothorax favagineus, honeycomb moray eel
Watercolour 384 by the Port Jackson Painter, entitled Kaan, from the Watling Collection

Queen Honey Bee - with attendant workers - UK
SPH-336 Queen Honey Bee - with attendant workers UK Apis mellifera Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Common Wasp - stealing Honey, UK
SPH-570 COMMON WASP - STEALING HONEY from Honeybees UK Vespula vulgaris Steve Hopkin contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Honey - cutting comb with knife to release the honey
WAT-15704 Honey - cutting comb with knife to release the honey M. Watson contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Beekeping - capped honey comb
SG-8146 BEE KEEPING - Capped honey comb in Honeybee hive Ardea London 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

Bee keeping, beekeeper inspecting Western Honey Bees (Apis mellifera) on frame from hive, Norfolk, England, july

Bee keeping, beekeeper removing unwanted cells from frame, Norfolk, England, july

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) female workers, on frames with combs inside hive, Norfolk, England, july

Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) female worker, on comb with honey inside hive, Norfolk, England, july

Honay Bees - honey in cells - UK
SPH-325 Honey Bees - honey in cells UK Apis mellifera Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Drone Honey Bee - male on comb
JLM-8113 Drone Honeybee Male on comb. ApisMellifera John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Honey Bees JLM 8101 Tending honeycomb Apis mellifera © John Mason / ARDEA LONDON
JLM-8101 Honeybees - two on comb showing capped and uncapped honey cells John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Honey Bees With Queen cell, UK
SPH-342 Honeybee - With Queen cell UK Apis mellifera Larvae of queen will be inside the Queen cell. Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Honey Bee
JLM-9589 Honeybee - mass on comb Apis mellifera John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Honey Bee Emerging from comb
JLM-10535 Honeybee - Emerging from comb Apis mellifera John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Honeycomb, a marvel of nature crafted by the diligent honey bees (Apis mellifera), is an intricate masterpiece that showcases their remarkable life cycle. This hexagonal structure, with its expanded cross-section and insets, serves as the heart of a bee colony. In this bustling world of bees, we witness the captivating scenes on the comb. The queen bee reigns supreme, surrounded by her loyal workers who tirelessly tend to the honeycomb and brood cells. In some cases, we may come across a queen with clipped wings in the UK—a practice done to prevent swarming. Beekeepers play an essential role in nurturing these incredible creatures. They carefully observe and assist in maintaining healthy hives while ensuring optimal conditions for honey production. These dedicated individuals understand that protecting our precious pollinators is crucial for both our environment and agriculture. The beauty extends beyond its significance to bees alone. In 1954, a drop shoulder cardigan featuring a stunning honeycomb stitch was published with instructions for craft enthusiasts to recreate at home—an elegant fusion of fashion and nature's design. Even high up on Mount Namjagbarwa in Yarlung Valley lies another breathtaking sight—the Himalayan honey bees (Apis dorsata laboriosa) diligently working on their combs amidst awe-inspiring surroundings. As we delve into the enchanting world of honeycombs, it becomes evident how these tiny insects have mastered architectural perfection through millions of years' evolution. Their ability to construct such precise structures holds valuable lessons about efficiency and sustainability—lessons that resonate far beyond their buzzing realm. Let us cherish every glimpse into this mesmerizing universe where hardworking bees transform nectar into golden sweetness within each cell—a testament to nature's ingenuity encapsulated within every delicate hexagon: Honeycomb - truly one of life's sweetest wonders.