Types of Bees

furrow-bees
Sweat Bees

Furrow Bees

Furrow bees are also called Sweat bees One of the most populous families of bees is also the most biodiverse. Furrow bees, also known as

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Drone honey bees outside hive
Honey Bees

Drone Honey Bee

The male species of honey bees are called drone honey bees Drone honey bees are the males of the species. They are produced when a

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Cuckoo bumblebee resting on a leaf
Cuckoo Bumblebees

Cuckoo Bumblebee

There are 29 species of Cuckoo bumblebees, representing about 15% of the total bee population Cuckoo bumblebees are parasites that take over the nests of

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Carpenter bee harvesting nectar from bright orange flower
Carpenter Bees

Carpenter Bees

Because Carpenter bees hibernate throughout the winter, they can survive for more than one season The genus Xylocopa consists of over 500 species of bees,

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bumblebee harvesting pollen and nectar from purple flower
Bumblebees

Bumblebees

Bumblebees are present in nearly every continent; but they are less prevalent in some parts of India and Africa Bumblebees are needed to pollinate the

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A group of orange-belted bumblebees huddled together In the opening of their nest
Bumblebee FAQs

Bumblebee Nest

Bumblebee nest on the ground Bumblebee nests are not at all like honey bee hives. Because the bumblebee life cycle lasts only one season, bumblebees

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can you pet a bumblebee
Bumblebee FAQs

Can You Pet A Bumblebee?

Bumblebees are docile creatures and usually do not mind being pet by humans Bumblebees are gentle creatures that humans have befriended. Petting a bumblebee is

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bumblebee stinger
Bumblebee FAQs

Do Bumblebees Sting?

Unlike honey bees, bumblebees can sting multiple times due to their smooth stinger Bumblebees are highly protective of their nests and colonies, so they will

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