
Community identification
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
- Order & Family
- Order: Hymenoptera, Family: Apidae
- Size
- 10 to 20 mm (0.4 to 0.8 inches)
Natural Habitat
Meadows, gardens, orchards, and woodlands where flowering plants are abundant
Diet & Feeding
Nectar and pollen from a wide variety of flowering plants
Behavior Patterns
Highly social insects living in complex colonies with a queen, drones, and workers; known for their complex 'waggle dance' communication and honey production
Risks & Benefits
Essential pollinators for ecosystem health and agriculture; can sting if provoked, which may cause allergic reactions in some humans