Bees

Bees are winged insects closely related to wasps and ants. They are known for their roles in pollination and, in the case of the best-known bee species, the western honey bee, for producing honey. Species including honey bees, bumblebees, and stingless bees – live socially in colonies while most species – including mason bees, carpenter bees, leafcutter bees, and sweat bees – are solitary.