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Animals - Bees and Ants

Here you will learn the names of different types of bees and ants in English, such as "bumblebee", "wasp", and "carpenter ant".

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bee

a black and yellow insect that collects nectar and produces wax and honey, which can fly and sting

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honeybee

a social insect of the Apis genus, known for its production of honey and its important role in pollination

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bumblebee

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

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mason bee

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

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mining bee

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

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carpenter bee

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

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alkali bee

a solitary bee species known for its ability to nest in alkaline soils and its important role as a pollinator of alfalfa crops

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Africanized bee

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

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Africanized honey bee

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

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killer bee

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

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Carniolan bee

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

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black bee

a type of bee characterized by its predominantly dark-colored body and robust physique

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German bee

a subspecies of honey bee native to Europe, known for its dark coloration and adaptability to colder climates

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leaf-cutter bee

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

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Italian bee

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

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humblebee

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

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potter bee

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

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worker bee

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

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ant

a small insect that lives in a colony

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fire ant

a stinging ant that is reddish-brown in color, native to tropical regions of America

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carpenter ant

a large ant species known for its ability to excavate wood and create nests inside decaying or moist wood structures

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black garden ant

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

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pharaoh ant

a small, light-colored ant species known for its ability to establish widespread colonies

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Argentine ant

an invasive ant species native to South America, with large and highly organized supercolonies that can dominate local ant populations

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sugar ant

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

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thief ant

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

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harvester ant

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

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black house ant

a small ant species found worldwide, known for its black coloration, preference for human-made structures, and foraging behavior for sweet foods and insects

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odorous house ant

a small ant species found in North America, known for its strong odor when crushed, and preference for nesting in indoor locations

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pavement ant

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

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grease ant

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

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ghost ant

a tiny pale-colored ant species found in tropical regions worldwide, that nests in humid indoor environments

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wood ant

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

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field ant

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

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bulldog ant

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

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wasp

a winged insect with a powerful sting and black and yellow colors

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queen bee

the reproductive female bee in a colony, responsible for laying eggs and maintaining the unity and productivity of the hive

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hornet

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

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honeypot ant

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

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Amazon ant

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

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army ant

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

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cicada killer

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

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digger wasp

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

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driver ant

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

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gall wasp

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

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mud dauber

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

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slave ant

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

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velvet ant

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

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yellow jacket

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

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