Apidae
Pronunciation: [A·pi·dae]
Common Name: bumblebees and honeybees
Description: Bumblebees and honeybees stand out with numerous branched hairs that cover their bodies. In addition, the first segment of the hind tarsi on the bee is enlarged and bears a pollen basket. They are yellow, black, or honey brown in color. Their maxillae and labium have evolved to form a tongue for collecting nectar.
Spot ID Key Characters:
- First segment of hind tarsi enlarged and flattened; usually bearing a “pollen basket”
- Body heavily clothed with branched hairs
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Order: Hymenoptera
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