Honey Bee (Apis mellifera)
Order Hymenoptera, Family Apidae)
Invertebrates Around Las Vegas, Wildlife Around Las Vegas
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Identification: Honey Bees (Apis mellifera) are medium-sized flying insects recognized by the black and yellow bands on the abdomen. Unfortunately, many flying insects are similarly marked. However, honey bees have hairy eyes. Female worker bees collect pollen on comb-like structure on the hind leg and carry it back to the hive, where it is used to make honey (bee food). |
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Honey bees have a comb-like structure on the hind leg that they use to carry pollen |
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Honey bee with pollen packed onto hind leg |
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