Author: Zachary Huang

Honey bee anatomy

Honey bee anatomy Zachary Huang, Michigan State University 1. Head The head is the center of information gathering. It is… read more Honey bee anatomy

Trolilaelaps mecedaceae photo update

For many years I have been using this old photo, which is also used by a few different websites (e.g…. read more Trolilaelaps mecedaceae photo update

Savoring Honey in Winter

by Zachary Huang One drop —the soul of flowersrests on my tongue,and my worries dissolve. A sip of coffee,sweetness blooming… read more Savoring Honey in Winter

Fall flowers: Buckwheat

Family: Polygonaceae Genus: Fagopyrum Species: F. esculentum Common names: Buckwheat ZBAS 9 (0 to 10) Zach’s bee attraction score While… read more Fall flowers: Buckwheat

Fall flower: Winged sumac

Family: Anacardiaceae Genus: Rhus Species: R. copallinum Common name: Winged/shining/dwarf sumac,  ZBAS: 9 (Zach’s bee attraction score)   Winged sumac… read more Fall flower: Winged sumac

Fall flower: The Chinese scholar tree

Family: Fabaceae Genus: Styphnolobium Species: S. japonicum Common names: Chinese scholar tree, Japanese pagoda tree ZBAS 6 (0 to 10)… read more Fall flower: The Chinese scholar tree

Fall flower: Seven son’s tree

Family: Caprifoliaceae Genus: Heptacodium Species: H. smiconioides Common names: Seven son’s tree ZBAS 8 (0 to 10) Zach’s bee attraction… read more Fall flower: Seven son’s tree

Zach to host bee dissection Feb 28th, 2025

Michigan Beekeepers Association Spring Pre-conference Activities at MSU Honey bee Anatomy and Dissection Workshop Friday, Feb 28, 2025, 2-3:30 pm… read more Zach to host bee dissection Feb 28th, 2025