
Apis mellifera
The western honey bee was one of the first domesticated insects, and is the primary species maintained by beekeepers to this day for both its honey and pollination services. he western honey bee now occupies every continent except Antarctica. Due to its wide cultivation, this species is the single most important pollinator for agriculture globally. A number of pests and diseases threaten the honey bee, especially colony collapse disorder. with Humans being the bigest threat.

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.