Melittology

Melittology (from Greek μέλιττα, melitta, "bee"; and -λογία -logia) is a branch of entomology concerning the scientific study of bees. It can also be called apiology or apicology. Melittology covers the species found in the clade Anthophila within the superfamily Apoidea, comprising more than 20,000 species,[1] including bumblebees and honey bees. Managed bees, like honeybees and some bumblebees, account for a small percentage of all bee species.[2]

Subdivisions

  • Apidology is a variant spelling of apiology used outside of the Western Hemisphere, primarily in Europe; it is sometimes used interchangeably with melittology.

Melittological societies

Melittologists and apiologists are served by a number of scientific societies, both national and international in scope. Their main role is to encourage the study of bees and apicultural research.

Melittological journals

See also

Melittologists

References

  1. ^ "Bees - Facts About Bees - Types of Bees - PestWorldforKids.org". pestworldforkids.org. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
  2. ^ Nesbit, Miles Liam; Montauban, Cecilia; Windram, Francis; Pérez, Miguel Santiago Bailey; Hughes, William O. H.; Goulson, Dave; Gill, Richard J.; Graystock, Peter (2026-03-10). "Mapping global bee research with traits and plant-pollinator interaction networks". Scientific Reports. doi:10.1038/s41598-026-41830-7. ISSN 2045-2322.
  3. ^ IBRA (2007-09-01). "Obituary: Dr Eva Crane OBE". Journal of Apicultural Research: 210. doi:10.3896/ibra.1.46.3.obit. ISSN 0021-8839.
  4. ^ Who's who: ... an Annual Biographical Dictionary, with which is Incorporated "Men and Women of the Time.". A. & C. Black. 1907.
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