Honey Bees
Overview of Honey Bees Facts, Types & Characteristics
Honey bees, although one of the most popular bees, represent only a small
percent of bee species. Honey bees are the only surviving group of bees
from the Apini tribe, which is under the Apis genus. They are known for
producing and storing honey, or liquefied sugar, as well as building
impressively large nests using wax secreted by workers in a particular
colony.
The honey bee is one member of the insect class Insecta. These insects are
members of the subfamily Apinae, which produce and store liquefied
sugar, otherwise known as honey.