Bees
Bees are members of the order Hymenoptera, along with ants and wasps. Among the bees are both social species who live in large colonies, and solitary species, who go through life alone. Bees are among the most beneficial of all insects because of their role in pollinating plants, of which honey is a byproduct. At the same time, they are among the most feared because of their potent stings.
What is Royal Jelly?
Also known as bee's milk, royal jelly is a creamy substance produced by young nurse worker bees. The jelly is secreted from the hypopharyngeal gland, which is located in the bee's head. It's primary use is as a nutrient-rich food source for the queen bee.
Also known as bee's milk, royal jelly is a creamy substance produced by young nurse worker bees. The jelly is secreted from the hypopharyngeal gland, which is located in the bee's head. It's primary use is as a nutrient-rich food source for the queen bee.
Hymenoptera
This website is devoted to all the hymenoptera: ants, bees, wasps, sawflies and horntails. Learn how bees fit in with their relatives.
This website is devoted to all the hymenoptera: ants, bees, wasps, sawflies and horntails. Learn how bees fit in with their relatives.
Apis Mellifera
Article about the honey bee, written by Dana Eckroad for Animal Diversity Web, offering information about the biology, taxonomy, range, and economic importance of the insect.
Article about the honey bee, written by Dana Eckroad for Animal Diversity Web, offering information about the biology, taxonomy, range, and economic importance of the insect.
Bees' Training Flights
Article published 2/4/200 in Science Daily Magazine, describing how new radar techniques have enabled scientists to study how bees learn to navigate.
Article published 2/4/200 in Science Daily Magazine, describing how new radar techniques have enabled scientists to study how bees learn to navigate.
CyberBeeNet
This is a non-commercial website dedicated to honey bees, beekeeping, and research about bees. Check out the news area to see the latest information about bees.
This is a non-commercial website dedicated to honey bees, beekeeping, and research about bees. Check out the news area to see the latest information about bees.
Bumblebees of Florida
A brief description of bumblebees, and a key and species list of Florida bumblebees, from the University of Florida Department of Entomology and Nematology.
A brief description of bumblebees, and a key and species list of Florida bumblebees, from the University of Florida Department of Entomology and Nematology.
Insecta Inspecta World - Killer Bees
Movie, photographs and information about the "killer bee," otherwise known as the Africanized honeybee.
Movie, photographs and information about the "killer bee," otherwise known as the Africanized honeybee.
African Honey Bees
African honey bees, also known as killer bees, were introduced into Brazil in 1956. Find out how these dangerous insects have invaded their newfound territory and pose a range of problems.
African honey bees, also known as killer bees, were introduced into Brazil in 1956. Find out how these dangerous insects have invaded their newfound territory and pose a range of problems.