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Bees

MESHD001516

Insect members of the superfamily Apoidea, found almost everywhere, particularly on flowers. About 3500 species occur in North America. They differ from most WASPS in that their young are fed honey and pollen rather than animal food.

Synonyms

  • Bee
  • Apis
  • Apidae
  • Honey Bee Drone
  • Drone, Honey Bee
  • Honey Bee Drones
  • Apis mellifera
  • Apis mellifica
  • European Honey Bee
  • Bee, European Honey
  • European Honey Bees
  • Honey Bee, European

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:12.255Z