Honey Bee Larva
Scientific Name: Apis mellifera
Order & Family: Order: Hymenoptera, Family: Apidae
Size: C-shaped, growing from 1 to 6 mm as they mature
Natural Habitat
Within the wax cells of a beehive
Diet & Feeding
Royal jelly initially, then a mixture of honey and pollen (bee bread)
Behavior Patterns
Larvae are sedentary and cared for by nurse bees; they undergo five instars before pupating
Risks & Benefits
Vital pollinators for ecosystems and agriculture; they pose no personal risk as larvae but are essential for honey production
Identified on: 1/11/2026