A bee is part of the insect class, due to a number of shared characteristics with other insect species, including an exoskeleton, three pairs of jointed limbs, a set of antennae and a body divided into three sections, the head,…
Bees fly by moving their wings rapidly through the use of internal muscles that contract their thorax. Although their wings are technically too small for their bodies, moving them quickly allows them still to take to the air. How do…
All bumblebee females have a stinger, which is an ovipositor that has evolved to become a defensive weapon. Males do not have stingers and cannot sting; however, even females rarely sting and are very passive. What is a stinger? A…
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…
