What is the Dutch 'Honingbij' in English?

Answer 1

"Honey bee" is an English equivalent of "Honingbij" (Apis mellifera).

The population of the honey bee hive keeps busy year round. Responsibilities outside the hive largely center on the collection of nectar and pollen. Responsibilities within the hive are varied.

In the way of indoor activities, warehouse cells are built for storing pollen and honey. Nursery cells are built for the queen bee's eggs to hatch and for the resulting larvae to feed and grow into adults. The entire hive must be kept clean and airy. In fact, among the important bee activities are flapping wings to ensure good air circulation.