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How Do Honey Bees Sting? Anatomy Of A Stinger
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How Do Honey Bees Sting? Anatomy Of A Stinger

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023

The honey bee has a complex stinger designed to help defend the hive against threats. It looks much like a hypodermic needle, pointed and hollow under a microscope. A cross-section…

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How Do Bees See? The Essential Guide To Bee Eyesight
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How Do Bees See? The Essential Guide To Bee Eyesight

September 20, 2023September 21, 2023

This article contains an affiliate links, and we may receive a commission for purchases. Bee vision plays a vital role in the insect’s foraging, navigation, and communication. This guide explores…

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Melittidae Bee Family – An In-Depth Guide
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Melittidae Bee Family – An In-Depth Guide

September 14, 2023September 15, 2023

The Melittidae bee family is small group consisting of three subfamilies, fourteen genera, and just over 200 species. They are found in North America, Asia, Europe, and Africa. Melittids are…

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Stinger Showdown! 11 Terrifying Bee & Wasp Stingers
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Stinger Showdown! 11 Terrifying Bee & Wasp Stingers

September 5, 2023September 21, 2023

Bees and wasps rely on stingers to keep themselves safe. Some also use this weapon to kill hapless victims for their next meal. Are you dying to find out which…

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Honey Bee Vs. Asian Giant Hornet – 10 Differences Explained
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Honey Bee Vs. Asian Giant Hornet – 10 Differences Explained

August 23, 2023September 21, 2023

Since their arrival in the United States in 2019, Asian giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia) have received much attention in the media. They’re big, aggressive insects with an appetite for honey…

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Honey Bee Vs. Leafcutter Bee – A Complete Guide
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Honey Bee Vs. Leafcutter Bee – A Complete Guide

June 26, 2023June 26, 2023

The honey bee and leafcutter bee are common insects that make excellent pollinators. Honey bees yield honey, wax, and propolis and pollinate crops worldwide. Leafcutter bees don’t provide resources but…

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Colletidae Bee Family – Essential 2023 Update
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Colletidae Bee Family – Essential 2023 Update

June 19, 2023June 20, 2023

The Colletidae bee family is a large and varied group made up of over 2000 species. With nine distinct subfamilies, it contains short-tongues, primitive species. Colletids range greatly in appearance,…

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Stenotritidae Bee Family – A 2023 Guide
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Stenotritidae Bee Family – A 2023 Guide

June 17, 2023June 20, 2023

The Stenotritidae bee family is mostly made up of large bees that have remarkable speed in flight. They are the only Australian bees that have two subantennal sulci. What is…

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Andrenidae Bee Family – A Factual Guide
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Andrenidae Bee Family – A Factual Guide

June 16, 2023June 20, 2023

The Andrenidae bee family consists of bees that are better known as solitary mining bees. This remarkable group of insects live in diverse habitats across the globe. Andrenids are characterized…

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Halictidae Bee Family – A Comprehensive Guide
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Halictidae Bee Family – A Comprehensive Guide

June 12, 2023June 20, 2023

The Halictidae family is a diverse bee classification comprising almost 4,500 species distributed globally. They are the second largest family of bees and are commonly called sweat bees. Halictids come…

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