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Honey Bee - Apis mellifera

Still sleeping...

Habitat: Garden

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  1. View Patomarazul's profile
    Patomarazul
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    Super nice close up! Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Thanks, it's fun to see the bees still sleeping in the morning. :) Posted 3 years ago
  3. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Fascinating creatures Posted 3 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Yes, beautiful, interesting, and one of the most important creatures on Earth. Posted 3 years ago

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The Western honey bee

The western honey bee or European honey bee is the most common of the 7–12 species of honey bee worldwide. The genus name "Apis" is Latin for "bee", and "mellifera" is the Latin for "honey-bearing", referring to the species' production of honey.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Aug 21, 2022. Captured Aug 21, 2022 09:00 in 5 Judson Ave, Woodbury, CT 06798, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm
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