1868 A. S. Packard 116 Stiff bristles project over the cavity from each side of the joint, forming the honey-basket.
1905 C. F. Holder xxix. 229 The legs of the worker are provided with ‘honey baskets’, which carry pollen.
2008 C. R. Adams et al. (ed. 5) x. 136 The female worker collects pollen and nectar in special pockets (honey baskets) on its hind legs.