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Apis mellifera Apis mellifera (Western Honeybee) on a Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) flowers. Apis mellifera,Asclepias syriaca,Geotagged,Minnesota,Summer,United States,Western honey bee,milkweed Click/tap to enlarge

Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera (Western Honeybee) on a Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) flowers.

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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
Species identified by Gary B
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By Gary B

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Uploaded Mar 8, 2019. Captured Jul 24, 2015 18:45 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL
  • f/5.6
  • 1/200s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.