Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Adult western honey bees live in colonies in tree hollows, rock cavities, wall spaces, and human-made hives, with workers traveling widely to visit flowers. They feed on nectar and pollen, using nectar for energy and pollen as a protein source for the colony’s young. A single worker can fly between flowers, carry pollen on specialized hind-leg baskets, and defend the nest with a barbed venomous sting. One notable fact is that foragers communicate the direction and distance of rich food sources with a waggle dance inside the hive.
- Type
- Venom / Wing
- Conservation status
- NE