Bee Facts!
Which type of bee makes honey?
The honey bee
How many legs does a bee have?
6 legs
What liquid do bees need to drink to help make honey?
Nectar
What is pollination?
Spreading of pollen from flower to flower to help new flowers, fruits and vegetables grow
True or False: All bees die after stinging
False. honeybees die after stinging, others do not.
Scientists think between 20,000 - 25,000
Which part of their bodies do bees use to defend themselves and their hive?
Stinger
Which part of their body do bees store and mix the nectar whilst making honey?
The honey stomach
How do bees collect pollen?
While drinking nectar from flowers, pollen will get stuck on the bees body
What is the name of a bees home or nest
What is the name of a bee's tongue? Spell it
Proboscis
How many wings do bees have?
4
What shape can you see in the honeycomb? Can you spell it
Hexagon
Butterflies, birds, bats, flies, humans
Name 3 different jobs that bees have in their hives
Queen bee, worker bee, Guard (soldier) bee, drone bee, nurse bee
What is a waggle dance?
Honey bees do a ‘waggle dance’ - although they are not actually dancing! It is a clever way for them to tell the other bees where to find food.
Name 4 body parts of the bee
thorax, abdomen, wings, compound eyes, legs
How many flowers does a honey bee need to visit when making honey?
over 1000 flowers
Describe why pollination is important
Pollination allows plants to create new flowers, fruits and vegetables. It is important food source for humans and animals
Name 4 types of bee
Honeybee, bumble bee, leafcutter bee, furrow bee, teacher john bee