Editorial photo #13344042 Human Interest

Western Honey Bee (Apis Mellifera) - Vital Pollinator - World Bee Day - Animal India

Western honey bees (Apis mellifera) collect nectar from Rosa chinensis flowers in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on February 18, 2026. The species is a key agricultural pollinator and major producer of honey and other hive products, supporting biodiversity and global food security. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13344042
Date taken: 18 February 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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Western honey bees Apis mellifera nectar Rosa chinensis flowers Tehatta West Bengal India February 18 2026 species agricultural pollinator honey hive products biodiversity global food security Soumyabrata Roy NurPhoto pollination ecosystem sustainability environment agriculture crop production food supply conservation floral resources insect entomology apiculture beekeeping habitat ecology.