Insect
Honey Bee
The pollinator that powers much of the food we eat
Family Apidae
Apidae is a taxonomic family in the order Hymenoptera, class Insecta. Global Animal Guide profiles 3 of its members: Honey Bee, Carpenter Bee and Bumblebee. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Apidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honey Bee Apis mellifera | 0 g | 2 cm | 28 km/h | 1 yrs | Europe, Africa, Asia | Not Evaluated |
| Carpenter Bee Xylocopa virginica | 2 g | 3 cm | 25 km/h | 2 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| Bumblebee Bombus terrestris | 0 g | 2 cm | 24 km/h | 1 yrs | Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
