西方蜜蜂 Western Honey Bee
Apis mellifera · Hymenoptera · 蜜蜂科 · IUCN: LC
The Western Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) is a remarkable bee distinguished by its fuzzy, golden-brown body with black bands, specialized pollen-carrying hind legs. This species inhabits meadows, orchards, gardens, and agricultural landscapes worldwide, where it lives in complex social colonies, performs waggle dance to communicate food sources. As a member of the Apidae (蜜蜂科), it represents an important component of its ecosystem, contributing to the intricate web of interactions that sustain biodiversity in its native range.
- 体长 Size
- 20-50 mm
- 分布 Distribution
- China
- 生境 Habitat
- Forest
- 活跃季节 Season
- May - Sep
- 保护级别 Conservation
- LC
- 中国特有 Endemic
- 否 No