5 species of bees to know. Some bees have been around for millennia, while others are the result of studies and crossbreeding to create the ideal variety of bees for beekeepers.
Each has its own particularities, but they remain recognizable by their three pairs of legs, their two pairs of wings and their mouth equipped with mandibles. The black bee (Apis mellifera ) is the most widespread species in France because it easily acclimatizes to all regions and different temperatures. The carpenter bee (Xylocopa violacea ) is recognizable by its shiny black, hairy body of about three centimeters.