Honey bees have wings that lay flat and unfolded atop their abdomen when they are not flying. They are about 1/2 inch long, with golden brown and black stripes on their abdomen. Even though their ...

Bees: not just black and yellow. ... Some are as small as a grain as rice, while others have no stripes and do not sting – hardly fitting the common perception of what a bee is.

Bumblebees' distinctive bright yellow and black stripes may not be what keeps them safe from their enemies, scientists say. A UK study has shown that other aspects of bees' behaviour may matter ...