Apis Mellifica Collection

European honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on ice plant flowers (Sedum spectabile), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Western honey bee or European honey bee, Apis mellifera (Apis mellifica). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich
FLO4720132 Western honey bee or European honey bee, Apis mellifera (Apis mellifica). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History

Composite image of Wallaceas giant bee (Megachile pluto) with European honey bee (Apis melifera)
Composite image of Wallaces giant bee (Megachile pluto) with European honey bee (Apis melifera). This is the worlds largest bee, which is approximately 4 times larger than a European honey bee

Close up view of Honey Bee comb showing larvae in cells Norfolk, England, June 2017

Honeybee (Apis mellifera) flying to Bluebell flowers (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. April

European honey bee (Apis mellifera) in flight, feeding on flowers (Brachyglottis sp). Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, June

Inser Weiher in autumn, a pond with red coloured water, caused by dissolved tannins. Berner Seeland, Berne, Switzerland, November. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) nectaring on a Crab apple (Malus sylvestnis) flower in a garden, Wiltshire, UK, April

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) with full pollen baskets feeding on Balkan anemone (Anemone blanda). In garden. Surrey, England, UK. April

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) extending proboscis to nectar on Common rue (Ruta graveolens). Green aphid (Aphidoidea) beneath flower. Surrey, England, UK. July

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) nectaring on freshly opened yellow Lantana (Lantana camara) flowers. Flowers turn pink when nectar no longer provided. In garden, Tanzania. Native to tropical Americas

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) foraging on Peony (Paeonia officinalis) pollen. Surrey, England, UK. May

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) on Fleabane (Erigion eriginousus) Newport Marshes Reserve, Gwent, Wales, UK. August

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) on comb with honey, Kiel, Germany, June

Close up of European dark bee (Apis mellifera mellifera - nigra race), feeding on ice plant flowers (Sedum spectabile), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK. September

Honeybee (Apis meliffera) visiting flax flowers, (Linum usitatissimum), Monmouthshire Wales, UK, May

European honey bee (Apis mellifera) flying to feed on Rosebay willowherb (Chamerion angustifolium) Pentwyn farm SSSI, Gwent Wildlife Trust Reserve, Monmouthshire Wales UK, July

Western honeybee (Apis mellifera) pollinating Desert passionflower (Passiflora palmeri). Danzante Island, Loreto Bay National Park, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. May

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) approaching hive entrance, with trails of departing bees visible. Urban garden, Bristol, UK, May

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) flying close to hive entrance, with flight trails visible. Urban garden, Bristol, UK, May

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) foraging on a passion flower (Passiflora caerulea), Berkshire, England, UK, August

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) nectaring on Bonnet bellflower (Codonopsis clematidea). Surrey, England, UK. July

Bumblebee (Bombus sp) and Honey bee (Apis mellifera) nectaring on Love-in-a-mist (Nigella damascena) flower. Anthers transferring pollen onto bee backs

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) covered in pollen emerging from nectaring in Crocus (Crocus sp). On nature reserve, Surrey, England, UK. March

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) with pollen grains on back. Inside male Squash (Cucurbita sp) flower. Cultivated in garden, Surrey, England, UK. September

Honeybee (Apis mellifera) with full pollen baskets and pollen on head, thorax and abdomen. Bee withdrawing from Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) flower after nectaring. In garden, Surrey, England, UK

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) forages on pollen in Apple (Malus domestica) flower, collecting pollen in pollen basket. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. May

Honeybee (Apis mellifera) taking off from flower with canal in the background, Strasbourg, France. June 2014

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) worker on freshly made honey comb, Kiel, Germany, May

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) workers looking after queen cells, Kiel, Germany

Honey bees (Apis mellifera) forming living bridge, Kiel, Germany, June

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) in flight, Surrey, England, July

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) visiting Grape hyacinth, Sheffield, UK

Illustration of pink Crab Spider on thistle attacking bee

Worker bee Apis mellifica sucking nectar and pollen from flower, illustration
Worker bee (Apis mellifica) sucking nectar and pollen from a flower, illustration

European honey worker bees Apis mellifera, illustration
European honey worker bees (Apis mellifera), illustration

European honey queen bee Apis mellifera at hive, illustration
European honey queen bee (Apis mellifera) at the hive, illustration

European honey worker bees Apis mellifera storing honey in hive, illustration
European honey worker bees (Apis mellifera) storing honey in the hive, illustration

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"Apis mellifica: The Busy Life of the European Honey Bee" The European honey bee, scientifically known as Apis mellifera, is a remarkable creature that plays a vital role in our ecosystem. From feeding on ice plant flowers to pollinating desert passionflowers, these bees are constantly on the move, ensuring the survival and growth of various plant species. In Danzante Island, Loreto Bay National Park, located in the stunning Sea of Cortez in Mexico during May, Western honeybees can be seen diligently pollinating Desert passionflower (Passiflora palmeri). This breathtaking sight showcases nature's intricate dance between bees and flowers. A fascinating composite image captures Wallaceas giant bee (Megachile pluto) alongside its smaller counterpart - the European honey bee. These two species coexist harmoniously despite their size differences. It serves as a reminder that every creature has an important place in our world. A close-up view of a Honey Bee comb reveals larvae nestled within cells in Norfolk, England. This glimpse into their hive highlights their complex social structure and how they work together for the greater good of their colony. From Monmouthshire to Brachyglottis sp. , these busy bees can be spotted flying from one flower to another with grace and precision. Whether it's nectaring on Bluebell flowers or extending its proboscis to extract nectar from Common rue (Ruta graveolens), Apis mellifera ensures that no pollen goes untouched. Their hard work doesn't stop there. With full pollen baskets after feasting on Balkan anemone (Anemone blanda) or freshly opened yellow Lantana (Lantana camara) flowers, these industrious insects continue collecting resources for their hive's sustenance. Even when it comes to Peony (Paeonia officinalis) pollen or delicious honeycomb found in Kiel, Germany, these honey bees leave no stone unturned.