Appearance and Size Facts
- Western (European) honey bees have a variety of colors from yellow to black
- 28 different races and strains of western honey bees available, such as the Italian honey bee, Spanish honey bee, Carniolan honey bee (Solvenian and Austrian subspecies), and Cape honey bee (South African subspecies), to name a few
- Solid or striped abdomen that is often encircled with opposing color bands
- Frequently seen carrying pollen on their hind legs
- They can sting, and will oftentimes leave the stinger behind in the victim, pulsing as it empties its venom
- Size: 1/2 inch long
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