In this article we will discuss about the structure of Apis (Honey Bee) with the help of a diagram.
1. It is commonly known as “honey bee” and is cosmopolitan.
2. It makes definite nests on trees, in old ruins or walls etc. and also found howering on flowers and sweets etc.
3. Body is large, swollen and is divisible into head, thorax and abdomen.
4. Head bears paired jointed antennae large and conspicuous compound eyes and chewing, lapping and sucking mouthparts.
5. The head is joined to thorax through a neck and thorax is joined to abdomen through a small narrow pedicel.
6. Thorax bears two pairs of membranous and transparent wings and three pairs of jointed walking legs.
7. Abdomen is thick, elongated, 6-7 segmented and bears a poison sting.
9. These insects are now cultivated In house holds as well as commercially for producing Honey.