Adult Bee Anatomy (Basic Bee Biology for Beekeepers)

Understanding worker bee anatomy can help beekeepers understand bee biology. They are well equipped for life as social animals and to be successful in the environment. Closeup of hairs on the thorax of a worker bee. Notice that each hair is branched (plumose), enabling it to trap pollen grains more effectively. Photo courtesy of Zachary … Continue reading Adult Bee Anatomy (Basic Bee Biology for Beekeepers)