Honeybees
⭐ MasteredHoneybees live in colonies with one queen, many female workers and some male drones. Workers collect nectar and dance to tell others where flowers are.
A bee visits thousands of flowers to make a small spoon of honey.
All about Honeybees
Honeybees live in large colonies, with one queen, thousands of female worker bees and a few hundred male drones in the summer. Each member of the colony has a job, from caring for the young to collecting food.
Worker bees collect nectar and pollen from flowers and bring it back to the hive. Some workers perform a waggle dance to show the other bees where the best flowers are. The nectar is turned into honey, which the colony stores for winter.
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Real-life uses of Honeybees
- Producing honey and beeswax
- Pollinating crops such as apples, beans and sunflowers
- Teaching us about teamwork and communication in groups
Frequently asked questions about Honeybees
Why are bees important?
Bees pollinate a large share of the fruits and vegetables we eat, so they are vital for food production.
Do bees die after they sting?
Honeybees die after stinging a person or animal, because their stinger stays in the skin. Bees that do not sting can sting many times.
What do drones do?
Drones are male bees. Their main role is to mate with a queen from another colony.