Showing 10 types of BEES
Latin Name: Apis mellifera scutellata
The AHB originated in Africa and came to the U.S. from South America.
There are a great many species of bumblebees that are native to North America.
Latin Name: Anthophoridae & Andrenidae
These are important native bees in North America.
A native of Europe and Asia, the honeybee was introduced to the United States for honey production and pollination of crops. The Africanized honeybee (a.k.a. “killer bee”) evolved in Africa, was introduced to South America, and found its way north into the U.S.
A number of native species of these beneficial bees occur throughout North America.
Latin Name: Xylocopa tabaniformis orpifex
These are native insects in North America
Latin Name: Xylocopa varipuncta
These are native insects in North America and this species is found from Texas to California and south into Mexico
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