Dieren - Bijen en mieren

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, honingbij

a large, fuzzy bee that is known for its black and yellow stripes and its important role in pollinating flowers

bommelbij, bommeltjes

a type of solitary bee that constructs nests using mud or clay, playing a crucial role in pollination

metselbij, solitaire bij

a solitary bee species that constructs underground nests by digging tunnels in the ground

mijnbij, grondbij

a large, solitary bee species that constructs nests by burrowing into wood, often causing damage to wooden structures

timmermansbij, houtbij

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, solitaire alkalibij

a hybrid honeybee species resulting from the interbreeding of European honeybees and African honeybees, known for their aggressive behavior and defensive nature

africanized bee, hybride Afrikaanse bij

a bee species that emerged from the hybridization of African and European honey bees, characterized by its notorious aggressiveness

afrikaanse honingbij, Afrikaanse hybride bij

a highly aggressive hybrid bee species with a reputation for its intense defensive behavior and potentially dangerous sting

dodelijke bij, agressieve bij

a subspecies known for its gentle temperament, hardiness, and efficient honey production

Carniolan bij, Carniolan honingbij

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, donkere 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, zaagbij

a subspecies of honey bee known for its gentle temperament, high honey production, and adaptability to different climates

Italiaanse bij, Italiaanse honingbij

a large and fuzzy bee of the genus Bombus, known for its important role in pollination

hommel, bumblebee

a solitary bee species that constructs nests using mud or clay and plays a vital role in pollination

pottenbakker bij, modderbij

a female bee in a colony that is responsible for various tasks such as foraging and nest maintenance

werkbij, bijwerkster

a small insect that lives in a colony

mier

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, houtmier

a common ant species found in Europe and Asia, known for its social behavior and organized colonies

zwarte tuinmier, zwarte mier

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, invasieve 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, suikerbij

a small ant species found worldwide, known for its food-stealing behavior and nesting preference in small crevices

diefmier, roofdief

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, verzamelmier

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, geurige huismier

a small ant species found worldwide, known for its preference for urban environments and aggressive behavior towards other ant colonies

stoepmier, verhardingsmier

a small North American ant species that infests indoor locations and prefers greasy foods

vetmier, vetachtige mier

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, roodmier

a group of ant species found in fields and meadows, known for their foraging behavior, large mounds, and important ecological roles

weidemier, veldmier

a type of aggressive and venomous ant known for its powerful bite and defensive behavior, typically found in Australia

bulldogmier, Australische 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, bijenkoningin

a large winged insect of the wasp family that builds papery nests in trees

hoornaar, wesp

an ant found in dry areas, that stores food in their swollen abdomens for the colony during scarce periods

honingsmier, voorraadsier

a highly aggressive and nomadic species that specializes in parasitizing and exploiting other ant colonies for resources

Amazonenmier, parasitaire mier

a species of ant known for its nomadic behavior, large swarms, and aggressive predatory tactics

legioenmier, oorlogs mier

a species of solitary wasp that hunts cicadas as a food source for its offspring

cicada killer, wesp die cicaden jaagt

a type of wasp that lives alone and digs holes in the ground where it lays eggs and provides food for its young

graafwesp, eenzame wesp

a large and highly social ant known for its aggressive behavior, swarm-like hunting tactics, and nomadic lifestyle

chauffeurmier, strijdmier

a small insect that induces the formation of abnormal plant tissue, known as galls, as part of its life cycle

galwesp, galinsect

a type of solitary wasp that builds its nest using mud and constructs individual cells within the nest to lay its eggs

modderwesp, kleinsteekwesp

a specialized worker ant that is captured and forced to work for the benefit of another ant species

slaafmier, arbeidersmier

a colorful and hairy wasp, often resembling an ant, known for its potent sting and warning coloration

fluwelen mier, fluwelen wesp

a type of wasp with a yellow and black striped abdomen, known for its aggressive behavior and painful sting

gele wesp, gele jas-wesp