Did you know the top speed of a worker bee is about 20 miles per hour when flying to food and about 12 miles per hour when returning laden with nectar or pollen? The honey bee’s wings stroke incredibly fast, about 200 beats per second, thus making their famous, distinctive buzz. A honey bee can …
Honey bees, scientifically also known as Apis mellifera, which mean “honey-carrying bee”, are environmentally friendly and are vital as pollinators. It is the only insect that produces food eaten by man. Honey bees live in colonies, or hives, of 50,000 bees on average. A honey bee colony consists of a queen, drones, and workers. All play roles in …
