A
Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) about to land on a
milk thistle flower. This
species of
honey bee consists of several
subspecies, originating from throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia. The honey bee is an important
pollinator, but
Colony Collapse Disorder threatens the existence of commercial
beekeeping operations worldwide.Photo credit:
Fir0002
A
Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) about to land on a
milk thistle flower. This
species of
honey bee consists of several
subspecies, originating from throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia. The honey bee is an important
pollinator, but
Colony Collapse Disorder threatens the existence of commercial
beekeeping operations worldwide.Photo credit:
Fir0002