Western Honey Bee

The western honey bee or European honey bee is the most common of the 7–12 species of honey bees worldwide. The genus name Apis is Latin for "bee", and mellifera is the Latin for "honey-bearing" or "honey carrying", referring to the species' production of honey.

Lifespan: 30 – 60 days (Female, Worker, In Spring, In Fall), 21 – 32 days (Male, In Spring, In Summer, Drones)

Scientific name: Apis mellifera

Speed: 20 mph (Maximum, Flying)

Higher classification: Honey bee

Rank: Species

Family: Apidae