Queen bees play a central role within the hive, producing the young that become the workers and drones that help keep the hive running and father the next generation. What she eats depends on her age and what species she…
Bumblebees are vegetarians, very specifically nectarivores. They eat pollen and nectar, and also make a type of honey by regurgitating and storing the nectar in their hives. What is a bumblebee? Bumblebees, as their name suggests, are a type of…
A bumblebee’s lifespan varies depending on the species and where they live. It also ranges within a nest, depending on the role the bumblebee plays. Queen bumblebees live the longest, around a year, while workers and drones only live a…
Paint black and yellow stripes on anything, and it will instantly bring to mind bees. Yet many bees have forgone the gaudy yellow and gone for a little black number. This can have advantages of making them more difficult to…
Bumblebees are small, fluffy bees that feed on nectar and pollen from flowers. They are found across the globe in a wide range of habitats. Though they produce a small quantity of a honey-like substance, it isn’t the same as…
All female bees have stingers; however, most choose not to use them or have stingers too small to hurt a human. Many people are afraid of bees, but they are far more beneficial than harmful to humans, being essential pollinators.…
