Dieren - Bijen en mieren
Hier leer je de namen van verschillende soorten bijen en mieren in het Engels, zoals "hommel", "wesp" en "timmermier".
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a black and yellow insect that collects nectar and produces wax and honey, which can fly and sting
bij
a social insect of the Apis genus, known for its production of honey and its important role in pollination
bij
a large, fuzzy bee that is known for its black and yellow stripes and its important role in pollinating flowers
bommelbij
a type of solitary bee that constructs nests using mud or clay, playing a crucial role in pollination
metselbij
a solitary bee species that constructs underground nests by digging tunnels in the ground
mijnbij
a large, solitary bee species that constructs nests by burrowing into wood, often causing damage to wooden structures
timmermansbij
a solitary bee species known for its ability to nest in alkaline soils and its important role as a pollinator of alfalfa crops
alkali-bij
a hybrid honeybee species resulting from the interbreeding of European honeybees and African honeybees, known for their aggressive behavior and defensive nature
africanized bee
a bee species that emerged from the hybridization of African and European honey bees, characterized by its notorious aggressiveness
afrikaanse honingbij
a highly aggressive hybrid bee species with a reputation for its intense defensive behavior and potentially dangerous sting
dodelijke bij
a subspecies known for its gentle temperament, hardiness, and efficient honey production
Carniolan bij
a type of bee characterized by its predominantly dark-colored body and robust physique
zwarte bij
a subspecies of honey bee native to Europe, known for its dark coloration and adaptability to colder climates
Duitse bij
a solitary bee species that uses circular or oval leaf cuttings to construct its nests and is known for its important role as a pollinator
bladsnijdende bij
a subspecies of honey bee known for its gentle temperament, high honey production, and adaptability to different climates
Italiaanse bij
a large and fuzzy bee of the genus Bombus, known for its important role in pollination
hommel
a solitary bee species that constructs nests using mud or clay and plays a vital role in pollination
pottenbakker bij
a female bee in a colony that is responsible for various tasks such as foraging and nest maintenance
werkbij
a stinging ant that is reddish-brown in color, native to tropical regions of America
vuurmier
a large ant species known for its ability to excavate wood and create nests inside decaying or moist wood structures
timmermansmier
a common ant species found in Europe and Asia, known for its social behavior and organized colonies
zwarte tuinmier
a small, light-colored ant species known for its ability to establish widespread colonies
farao mier
an invasive ant species native to South America, with large and highly organized supercolonies that can dominate local ant populations
Argentijnse mier
a common name for various ant species found in Australia, known for their preference for sugary foods and their ability to quickly infest households and buildings
suikerant
a small ant species found worldwide, known for its food-stealing behavior and nesting preference in small crevices
diefmier
a common name for various ant species found in North and South America, known for their large nests, impressive foraging abilities, and aggressive behavior towards threats
oogstmier
a small ant species found worldwide, known for its black coloration, preference for human-made structures, and foraging behavior for sweet foods and insects
zwarte huismier
a small ant species found in North America, known for its strong odor when crushed, and preference for nesting in indoor locations
geurende huismier
a small ant species found worldwide, known for its preference for urban environments and aggressive behavior towards other ant colonies
stoepmier
a small North American ant species that infests indoor locations and prefers greasy foods
vetmier
a tiny pale-colored ant species found in tropical regions worldwide, that nests in humid indoor environments
spookmier
a species of ant found in wooded areas, known for building large nests and playing a crucial role in the decomposition process of dead wood
houtmier
a group of ant species found in fields and meadows, known for their foraging behavior, large mounds, and important ecological roles
weidemier
a type of aggressive and venomous ant known for its powerful bite and defensive behavior, typically found in Australia
bulldogmier
a winged insect with a powerful sting and black and yellow colors
wesp
the reproductive female bee in a colony, responsible for laying eggs and maintaining the unity and productivity of the hive
koningin bij
a large winged insect of the wasp family that builds papery nests in trees
hoornaar
an ant found in dry areas, that stores food in their swollen abdomens for the colony during scarce periods
honingsmier
a highly aggressive and nomadic species that specializes in parasitizing and exploiting other ant colonies for resources
Amazonenmier
a species of ant known for its nomadic behavior, large swarms, and aggressive predatory tactics
legioenmier
a species of solitary wasp that hunts cicadas as a food source for its offspring
cicada killer
a type of wasp that lives alone and digs holes in the ground where it lays eggs and provides food for its young
graafwesp
a large and highly social ant known for its aggressive behavior, swarm-like hunting tactics, and nomadic lifestyle
chauffeurmier
a small insect that induces the formation of abnormal plant tissue, known as galls, as part of its life cycle
galwesp
a type of solitary wasp that builds its nest using mud and constructs individual cells within the nest to lay its eggs
modderwesp
a specialized worker ant that is captured and forced to work for the benefit of another ant species
slaafmier
a colorful and hairy wasp, often resembling an ant, known for its potent sting and warning coloration
fluwelen mier
a type of wasp with a yellow and black striped abdomen, known for its aggressive behavior and painful sting
gele wesp