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Western honey bee

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The honey bee is a busy bug.

Bee on Lavender Blossom 2.jpg
Bee on Lavender Blossom 2.jpg
It lives in a big group. One queen bee lays eggs. Many worker bees find food. They make sweet honey for us.
Western honey bee on a honeycomb.jpg
Western honey bee on a honeycomb.jpg
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Historical introductions of western honey...
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Western_Honey_Bee_Habitat_Map.png
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A swarm of Apis mellifera - 20051109.jpg
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Bienenwabe mit Eiern und Brut 5.jpg
File:Bee on Lavender Blossom 2.jpg
Bee on Lavender Blossom 2.jpg
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Queencell 0017.JPG
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Apis mellifera in Sundarbans National...
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Apis mellifera Luc Viatour.jpg
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Bee swarm on fallen tree03.jpg
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