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Drone-Bee

Apis mellifera

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Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

1 years

Length

2 cm

Weight

0 g

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

The western honey bee is among the most economically important insects on Earth, responsible for pollinating approximately one-third of global food production worth over $500 billion annually. Originally native to Europe, Africa, and western Asia, they have been managed by humans for honey and pollination services for at least 9,000 years and introduced globally. Highly eusocial colonies of 20,000–80,000 workers communicate through the famous waggle dance to share precise information about food source location.

Fun Facts

✨ A single bee produces about 1/12 of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.
✨ They communicate through dance.
✨ A queen bee can lay up to 2,000 eggs per day.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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Widely distributed across Africa (Mozambique), Asia (5 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (10 countries).

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Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

Drone-Bee is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)

Species

Apis mellifera (Drone-Bee)

Names in Other Languages

French abeille domestique

German Honigbiene

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Drone-Bee?

The scientific name of Drone-Bee is Apis mellifera. It belongs to the genus Apis.

Where does Drone-Bee live?

Drone-Bee is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Mozambique), Asia (5 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (10 countries).. Countries include Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark.

What family does Drone-Bee belong to?

Drone-Bee (Apis mellifera) belongs to the genus Apis, which is part of the taxonomic family Apidae.

What does Drone-Bee eat?

Drone-Bee is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Drone-Bee live?

Drone-Bee has an average lifespan of approximately 1 years in the wild.

What kingdom does Drone-Bee belong to?

Drone-Bee (Apis mellifera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).