Western Honey Bee

Meadows, open woodlands, gardens, and agricultural areas globally.

Adults feed on nectar for energy and pollen for protein; larvae are fed royal jelly and a mixture of pollen and nectar.

Highly social insects living in complex colonies. They communicate through 'waggle dances' and perform division of labor based on age.

Benefits: Essential pollinators for food crops and ecosystems. Risks: Can sting if threatened, which may cause severe allergic reactions in some humans.