
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.
Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants
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Uploaded Mar 11, 2012. Captured Mar 11, 2012 12:48 in Fluitekruidstraat 2, 4451 Heinkenszand, The Netherlands.
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Thanks! Posted 13 years ago
And Thank you for identification.
Posted 13 years ago