Spain hosts a surprising diversity of bees, with exactly 1,105 species catalogued so far. This number increases annually as new species are described by researchers. This figure is considered exceptional when compared to the global total, which according to the latest counts is around 20,000 species discovered throughout the planet.
In Spanish territory, there are approximately twice as many bee species as bird species. This data highlights the ecological importance of the European country regarding the biodiversity of these pollinators.
For those who wish to know the bee species present in their vicinity, there are resources available that allow identifying and learning about these insects. The article suggests ways to discover which bees can be found in the region where one lives.
