BEE BASICS
What insect is famous for making honey?
A bee
What is the name of the female bee that lays eggs?
The queen bee
What body part do bees use to smell?
Antennae
True or False: All bees can sting.
False
Name one thing people can plant to help bees.
Flowers (or wildflowers)
What sweet food do bees make from nectar?
Honey
Which bees do most of the work in the hive?
Worker bees
Why are bees fuzzy?
To help collect pollen
What shape do bees use to build honeycomb?
Hexagons
Why is pesticide use harmful to bees?
It can poison them
What season are bees most active collecting nectar?
Spring and summer
What are male bees called?
Drones
Where do bees carry pollen on their bodies?
On their legs
About how far can bees fly to find food?
Up to 5 miles
How does protecting bees help people?
It helps grow food crops
What do you call a group of bees living together?
A hive
What do worker bees collect to feed the hive?
Nectar and pollen
How many eyes does a bee have?
Five
Why doesn’t honey spoil easily?
It has low water and high acidity
Why is having bees in cities still important?
They pollinate gardens and parks
What do bees use to fly?
Wings
What food can turn a larva into a queen?
Royal jelly
What body part do bees use to taste nectar?
Their antennae
What makes different honey taste different?
Type of flowers
Bees collect nectar from different flowers. Nectar from clover, lavender, orange blossom, or wildflowers all has different flavors. This is the biggest reason honey tastes different.
Why can a perfectly green lawn be bad for bees?
It usually has no flowers