Global Influence (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption The proportion of all floral visits contributed by the western honey bee in 80 plant-pollinator interaction networks in natural habitats worldwide. Apis mellifera is generally considered a native species in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and introduced elsewhere. Credit UC San Diego Usage Restrictions Must be used in conjunction with UC San Diego honey bee report. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.