Western honey bee — size comparison

Western honey bees live in colonies with a queen, workers and seasonally present drones. Workers collect nectar and pollen from flowers, helping pollinate plant

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Length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułkówScale for the stated dimensions · each animal is labelled

Western honey bee

Apis mellifera

13,5 mmRobotnica · female
Body length

od przodu głowy do końca odwłoka · bez czułkówMeasurement: side

The stated dimensions share a scale without a common ground line. Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Measurement comparisonScale in cm
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Western honey beeBody length13.5 mm
Bank cardLong edge of the card8.56 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Bank card · long edge 8.56 cm
Western honey bee — size comparison — facts and sources

Western honey bees live in colonies with a queen, workers and seasonally present drones. Workers collect nectar and pollen from flowers, helping pollinate plants. Within the nest, they build comb, feed larvae, store food and guard the entrance. Their tasks change with age and the needs of the colony.

The queen lays eggs and drones take part in reproduction. A new colony can form through swarming, when some bees leave the original nest. Scouts search for a suitable home for the swarm. The availability of flowering plants affects food stores and colony growth.

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