So, what did we learn in Meet the Incredible Bee?
- There are 20,000 species of Bees, and only 7 of them are Honey Bees.
- A Bee is defined as a winged, hairy-bodied insect that feeds on the pollen, nectar, or oils of flowers.
- Bees and Wasps are very closely related, but there are a few differences in their appearance, the way they raise their young, and their behaviour.
- There are seven families of bees that are split into three groups: Short-tongued, Medium-tongued, and Long-tongued.
- Apidae – Honey Bees, Bumblebees, Cuckoo Bees
- Halictidae – Sweat Bees
- Megachillidae – Orchid Bees, Mason bees, Leaf-Cutter Bees
- Andrenidae – Mining Bee
- Colletidae – Plasterer Bees
- Melittidae – Oil Bees
- Stenotritidae – Australian Mining Bees
Extra Resources!
Best Bees – specifically their article on exploring different Bee types