European Honey Bee Apis mellifera

Identification
This bee has golden brown bands and a fuzzy thorax.

Location
Common statewide

Size
Half inch

Diet
It feeds on nectar and pollen.

Habitat
It occurs in fields gardens and farms.

Activity Period
March to October

Behavior
It is social and lives in large colonies. It is active in warm months.

Lifecycle
Breeding occurs through colony reproduction.

Population
The population is managed by beekeepers.

History
It was introduced from Europe.

Human Interactions
It frequently interacts with humans.

Facts
It is vital for crop pollination.

Sources
ODNR academic sources

Nectar pollen | Fields gardens farms | Statewide