Western Honey Bee

Natural Habitat

Gardens, meadows, woodlands, and urban areas near nectar sources

Diet & Feeding

Nectar and pollen from a wide variety of flowering plants

Behavior Patterns

Eusocial insects living in large colonies with a queen, drones, and female workers. Highly organized division of labor and complex communication through 'waggle dances'.

Risks & Benefits

Essential pollinators for ecosystems and agriculture. They produce honey and wax. Risk is a painful sting, which can be life-threatening to those with allergies.

Identified on: 5/17/2026