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  2. 38 Types of Bees (with Pictures): A Visual Identification Guide

    • Bees, especially honey bees, are generally social creatures that live in large colonies. A single hive can contain between 20,000 and 80,000 worker bees. A bee colony is also highly organized, with a queen… See more

    The Seven Bee Families

    There are seven recognized bee families, each containing various species that contribute to pollination and the ecosystem in different ways. These families are as follows: An… See more

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    How to Identify Bees

    Identifying bees involves studying their physical characteristics, such as size, color, and patterns, … See more

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    Bees vs. Wasps – How to Tell The Difference

    Bees and wasps, belonging to the insect order Hymenoptera, are closely related. You can distinguish between bees and wasps by examining their body characterist… See more

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    Western Honey Bee

    Western honey bees have black and tan-yellow stripes on their slender bodies. Western honey bees are easy to identify as they have a honey-colored look and a relatively s… See more

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