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Is the western honey bee an invasive species?
It can be found on every continent except Antarctica. The species is believed to have originated in Africa or Asia, and it spread naturally through Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
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Western honey bee
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods
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Class
Bugs
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Order
Bees
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Family
Honey bees
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Genus
Honey bees
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Species
Western honey bee (Apis mellifera)
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