Like all insects, including wasps and hornets, bees’ bodies have a head, thorax with six legs, and abdomen. Bees in particular have antennae, compound eyes, and mouth parts that allow them to bite and ...

Rusty patched bumble bees' thorax, or the area between the neck and abdomen, is mostly yellow. It also has a black spot or ...

Scientists have discovered a new species and entire subgenus of blue mining bee in the southern plains, known for its unique ...

Hundreds of male insects have been marked on the thorax with a different colour for five of the inhabited islands. The study, nicknamed Game of Drones, will look at whether male drone bees cross ...

Carpenter bees also have yellow markings and black circles on the thorax and large jaws, which allow them to chew through wood to make holes and build their nests.