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Apidae (bumblebees, carpenter bees, honeybees)

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thumbnail for publication: Giant Honey Bee Apis dorsata Fabricius (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Giant Honey Bee Apis dorsata Fabricius (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Cameron J. Jack, Andrea Lucky, and James D. Ellis

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

thumbnail for publication: Black Dwarf Honey Bee Apis andreniformis Smith, 1858 (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Black Dwarf Honey Bee Apis andreniformis Smith, 1858 (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Mary Nordgulen, Brynn Johnson, and Cameron Jack

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

thumbnail for publication: Common Long-Horned Bee Melissodes communis Cresson (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae: Apinae)

Common Long-Horned Bee Melissodes communis Cresson (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae: Apinae)

Nicole Miller and Cameron Jack

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

thumbnail for publication: Bumble Bees of Florida

Bumble Bees of Florida

Joel Neylon, Lionel Stange, T. R. Fasulo, and Rachel Mallinger

A UF/IFAS numbered publication. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

thumbnail for publication: Himalayan Giant Honey Bee, Cliff Honey Bee (suggested common names) Apis laboriosa Smith (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Himalayan Giant Honey Bee, Cliff Honey Bee (suggested common names) Apis laboriosa Smith (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Michelle Gregory and Cameron Jack

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

thumbnail for publication: European Honey Bee Apis mellifera Linnaeus and subspecies (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

European Honey Bee Apis mellifera Linnaeus and subspecies (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Ashley N. Mortensen, Daniel R. Schmehl, and Jamie Ellis

This document provides an overview of the European honey bee, Apis mellifera, detailing its natural distribution, subspecies, and introduction to the Americas. It covers the biology, life cycle, and social structure of honey bee colonies, emphasizing the roles of workers, drones, and queens. The article also discusses the economic importance of honey bees in pollination and honey production, as well as management practices and challenges, including pests and diseases. The information is intended for both laypersons with some biological knowledge and academic audiences. 

thumbnail for publication: Cape Honey Bee Apis mellifera capensis Escholtz (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Cape Honey Bee Apis mellifera capensis Escholtz (Hymenoptera: Apidae)

James D. Ellis

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

thumbnail for publication: Miner Bee, Chimney Bee Anthophora abrupta Say

Miner Bee, Chimney Bee Anthophora abrupta Say

Jason R. Graham, Jamie Ellis, Glenn Hall, Catherine Zettel Nalen, and Rachel E. Mallinger

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

thumbnail for publication: Green Orchid Bee Euglossa dilemma Friese (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Green Orchid Bee Euglossa dilemma Friese (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Aaron Mullins

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

thumbnail for publication: African Honey Bee, Africanized Honey Bee, Killer Bee, Apis mellifera scutellata Lepeletier (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

African Honey Bee, Africanized Honey Bee, Killer Bee, Apis mellifera scutellata Lepeletier (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

James D. Ellis and Amanda Ellis

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

thumbnail for publication: Black-Banded Honey Bee, Sulawesian Honey Bee Apis nigrocincta Smith (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Black-Banded Honey Bee, Sulawesian Honey Bee Apis nigrocincta Smith (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)

Lisa Rodriguez, Brynn Johnson, and Cameron Jack

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.