Apis Genus of Bees: Honey Bees and More

Apis is a genus of bees that includes honey bees and several other species. The name "Apis" comes from the Latin word for "bee." Honey bees (Apis mellifera) are the most well-known species in this genus, and they are widely kept for their honey and wax production, as well as for pollination services. Other species in the Apis genus include Apis cerana (the Asian honey bee), Apis florea (the red dwarf honey bee), and Apis mellifera capensis (the Cape honey bee).

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