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1 day ago · There are over 20,000 known species of bees in seven recognized biological families. [2] [3] [4] Some species – including honey bees, bumblebees, and stingless bees – live socially in colonies while most species (>90%) – including mason bees, carpenter bees, leafcutter bees, and sweat bees – are solitary.
5 days ago · Discover the incredible world of honeybees, where almost the entire hive consists of female bees. Learn about their fascinating life cycle, from queen rearing to becoming foragers. Explore the...
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- Graham Eldred
7 hours ago · Honey is one of nature's most delightful treasures, crafted with precision and dedication by the tiny yet mighty honeybee. The process of making honey is a remarkable example of teamwork and efficiency within a bee colony. Let's explore the journey from flower to honey jar, step by step. The Foraging Expedition The journey begins with the forager bees, often the older worker bees, who venture ...
1 day ago · join us as we explore the astonishing world of honeybees! Did you know that a single honeybee can visit up to 5,000 flowers in just one day? Discover how the...
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- Lubna Shorts
2 days ago · A typical honeybee weighs 116mg. “That’s a heck of a lot of insects in an environment where we are already worried about falls in insect populations,” says Campbell. “The impact on biodiversity could be very significant.” ‘A honeybee hive is like a supermarket for Asian hornets.’ Photograph: Biosphoto/Alamy
4 days ago · Stingless bee. Stingless bees (SB), sometimes called stingless honey bees or simply meliponines, are a large group of bees (from about 462 to 552 described species), [1] [2] comprising the tribe Meliponini [3] [4] (or subtribe Meliponina according to other authors). [5] They belong in the family Apidae ( subfamily Apinae ), and are closely ...
3 days ago · Morning sun on the hive front is a good thing; it warms the hive and the bees. Place your hives in a sheltered area. Try to avoid hilltops, as they tend to be windy. Also, avoid low spots that hold cold air for longer periods and tend to be damp.
