
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 Aug 6, 2012. Captured Jul 22, 2012 15:03 in Julianastraat 22, 6285 Epen, The Netherlands.
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Posted 13 years agothe bee is a perfect contrast on the soft tone of the background,. nice composition. Posted 13 years ago