They also help with anything that the bee needs to manipulate.Ī movable flap on the head that covers the opening of the food canal and proboscis The outer sheath of the proboscis which surrounds the labium.Ī pair of jaws used to chew pollen and work wax for comb building.
Straw-like mouthparts of a bee used to drink fluids. Tube-like mouth part used to suck up fluids.Īn insect's hairy tongue that can stick to nectar to pull it in toward the mouth. Mouthpart used to feel and taste during feeding. Mouthpart beneath the mandible that can handle food items. Strong outer mouthpart that helps protect the proboscis. Mouthpart that can help handle food and that forms the top of the feeding tube. (Plural: ocelli)Ī movable segmented feeler that detects airborne scents and currents. Compound EyeĪ type of eyes of insect eye that is made of many light detectors called ommatidia.Ī type of insect eye used to detect motion. Labeled illustration of the exterior anatomy of the head of a honey bee.
The last segment of the leg and what touches the walking surface.Ĭlaw found on the last segment of the leg. In workers, these legs have a unique set of tools used to collect and carry pollen called the press, brush, and auricle.įourth segment of an insect leg the tibia of the hind leg holds the pollen basket, where pollen is carried.įifth segment of an insect leg the metatarsus of the hind leg holds special pollen collecting tools. Leg located between the foreleg and hind leg. Notches filled with stiff hairs that help bees clean their antennae. Or sting, is a sharp organ at the end of the bee's abdomen used to inject venom. Hind part of the bee and where the stinger is located. Midsection where the (6) legs and wings attach. Movable segmented feelers that detect airborne scents and currents. The second type of eyes made of many light detectors called ommatidia. One of two types of insect eyes used to detect motion. (Not shown) Tube-like mouth part used to suck up fluids. Strong outer mouthparts that help protect the proboscis. Location of the eyes, brain, where the antennae attach. Looking at the Outside of a Honey Bee Head Labeled illustration of the exterior anatomy of a honey bee.
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