The honey bee and carpenter bee are both eco-friendly insects that do a fantastic job as pollinators. They are both from the Apidae family but side by side, each species…

The honey bee and mason bee are both super-helpful insects. Honey bees produce honey and contribute to pollinating crops around the world. Mason bees may not provide any resources, but…

The yellow jacket and honey bee are striped flying insects found in gardens worldwide. Although sometimes mixed up, they differ in appearance, aggression, nesting habit, and more. Let’s take a…

Honey bees may all look similar, but each breed has a unique set of character traits. Beekeepers have a much greater chance of success if they choose a strain of…

Italian bee: Apis mellifera ligustica The Italian honey bee is the most popular breed with beekeepers worldwide. Found in climates ranging from icy cold through to tropical, these bees are…

Carniolan honey bee: Apis mellifera carnica Carniolans are a subspecies of the western honey bee, native to the Carniola region of Slovenia. They’re a popular choice with hobbyist beekeepers in…

Cordovan bees are one of the easiest varieties to recognize thanks to their beautiful golden color. Not technically a race of their own, they are a subset of the Italian…

Buckfast honey bees are a hybrid race of several breeds including the North Italian and native British honey bees. Originally developed by Brother Adam in the 1900s, they were bred…

Africanized Honey Bee: Apis mellifera scutellata The Africanized honey bee is a mix of European honey bee species combined with the African honey bee. Also known as the killer bee,…