What is another word for honey bees?
Pronunciation: [hˈʌnɪ bˈiːz] (IPA) 
Honey bees are a vital part of our ecosystem as their pollination helps to sustain plant life, but did you know there are other names for these buzzing insects? Some synonyms for honey bees include:
- Apis mellifera: This is the scientific name for honey bees, but it's also used as a synonym in some cases.
- Pollinators: Honey bees aren't the only insects that help to pollinate plants, but they are one of the most important.
- Beehive bees: These are the bees that live in a hive and produce honey, as opposed to other types of bees like bumblebees that live in smaller colonies.
- Honey-makers: This is a simple and straightforward way to refer to honey bees and their role in producing honey.
- Colony bees: Like beehive bees, this term refers to the fact that honey bees live in colonies and work together to sustain their hive.
