621,716 observationsNNA
Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Hymenoptera βΊFamily: Apidae βΊGenus: Apis
About
The western honey bee or European honey bee (Apis mellifera) is the most common of the 7β12 species of honey bee worldwide. The genus name Apis is Latin for "bee", and mellifera is the Latin for "honey-bearing", referring to the species' production of honey for the winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Honey Bee is Apis mellifera.
- Western Honey Bee belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Western Honey Bee belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Western Honey Bee belongs to the class Insecta.
- Western Honey Bee belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
- Western Honey Bee belongs to the family Apidae.
- Western Honey Bee belongs to the genus Apis.