Bee Anatomy

2. Movable segmented feelers that detect airborne scents and currents.
4. Legs closest to the head.
6. Legs farthest from the head. In workers, these legs have a unique set of tools used to collect and carry pollen called the press, brush, and auricle.
7. Tube-like mouth part used to suck up fluids.
11. Fifth segment of an insect leg; the metatarsus of the hind leg holds special pollen collecting tools.
13. Legs located between the foreleg and hind leg.
16. Hind part of the bee and where the stinger is located.
18. Notches filled with stiff hairs that help bees clean their antennae. There is one on each foreleg.
19. The last segment of the leg and what touches the walking surface.
20. First segment of an insect leg.

1. A sharp organ at the end of the bee's abdomen used to inject venom.
3. Found on the last segment of the leg.
5. Midsection where the legs and wings attach.
8. One of two types of insect eyes used to detect motion.
9. Second segment of an insect leg.
10. Wings closest to the head.
12. The second type of eyes made of many light detectors called ommatidia.
14. Location of the eyes, brain, where the antennae attach.
15. Strong outer mouthparts that help protect the proboscis.
17. Third segment of an insect leg.
19. Fourth segment of an insect leg; the tibia of the hind leg holds the pollen basket, where pollen is carried.