Honey bee anatomy

Learn about the anatomical components of honey bees

Amazing anatomical adaptations of Apis mellifera [video] - Meghan Milbrath, Michigan State University, 2025

Standard methods for Apis mellifera anatomy and dissection - Norman L Carreck, et. al., Journal of Apicultural Research, 2013

Honey Bee Drawwing - This is an excellent website with tons of diagrams by Adam Tofilis 

The external anatomy of the honey bee - Jamie Ellis, University of Florida, 2015

The internal anatomy of the honey bee - Jamie Ellis, University of Florida, 2015

Anatomy of the honey bee - Bee Health Extension, 2019

 

Resources for presenting a honey bee anatomy lecture

Honey bee anatomy workshop [video] - Zachary Huang, Michigan State University, 2025

Honey bee anatomy handout - PowerPoint handout that accompanies the anatomy workshop