Bumble bee wings

Amazing detailed photo of a bumble bee showing gorgeous wing patterns

Photo about Wing of Western honey bee, Apis mellifera, wingspan 18mm, isolated on white. Image of isolated, detail, macro - 19606332

This queen bee is dead, unfortunately, but consequently I've managed to take some really close-up photos.

What’s All the Buzz—How Do Bees Fly?Have you ever wondered why you hear bees buzzing? Buzzing is the sound of a bee’s beating wings. Bees have two wings on each side of their body, which are held together with comb-like teeth called hamuli. These teeth allow the two wings to act as one large surface and help the bee create greater lift when flying.