Honey bees are a non-native species, Apis mellifera, that originally came from Europe. Most honey bees are managed, though some colonies have established in the wild. They are perennial social bees, with female workers, queens and males (drones). Since most are managed, they live in human-constructed hives. They are generalists, feeding on a variety of flowers.
Photo by Jeremy Hemberger
Photo by Jeremy Hemberger
