Honey is primarily made by bees, specifically honeybees of the genus Apis. Other insects, such as bumblebees, stingless bees, and wasps, can also produce honey, but in much smaller quantities.
Apis mellifera, the western honey bee, is the species recognised globally as “the honey bee”. But it's not the only insect that makes honey. Many other bee, ant and wasp species make and store honey. Many of these insects have been used as a natural sugar source for centuries by indigenous cultures around the world.
Honeybees are the most common insects that make honey. They are social insects that live in colonies and store honey in their hives. Other insects such as bumblebees, stingless bees, and some species of wasps also make honey, but in smaller quantities.