Melittology, (from Greek , melitta, "bee"; and -logia.), is a branch of entomology concerning the scientific study of bees. Melittology covers the species found in the clade Anthophila within the superfamily Apoidea, comprising more than 17,000 species including bumblebees and honey bees.

Melittology, (from Greek , melitta, "bee"; and -logia.), is a branch of entomology concerning the scientific study of bees. Melittology covers the species found in the clade Anthophila within the superfamily Apoidea, comprising more than 17,000 species including bumblebees and honey bees.