Western Honey Bee

Found worldwide in varied habitats including agricultural fields, meadows, forests, and managed hives/apiaries.

Nectar and pollen gathered from flowers.

Eusocial insects living in large colonies consisting of a queen, drones, and workers; communicate food sources through the waggle dance.

Critical pollinators for crops and wild plants producing honey and wax; can sting defensively when threatened, causing pain and allergic reactions in some humans.