The standard term is a colony of bees.
However we tend to refer to them more frequently according to where/how we find them living, such as: a hive of bees, a nest of bees, a swarm of bees.
A collection of bees inside a space is called a hive. If they collect outside, such as on a tree branch or the side of a building, they are called a swarm
A collection of bees is usually called a colony. A hive of bees generally refers to the bees in their home. When a bee colony has split and half of the original colony are looking for a new home that collection is called a swarm.
A hive, and a collection of hives is called an apiary.
A Swarm.----A collection of bees is also called a colony.
Domesticated honey bees live in a hive. A collection of hives is called an apiary.
Bees are kept in a bee hive (or just hive). For very small colonies that are building up they may be kept in a miniature hive called a 'nuc' (short for nucleus).
Yes, bees can and do live indoors. Several botanical gardens keep bees.
A place where bees are kept, usually a collection of beehives.
Male bees are called drones.
Male bees are called drones.
A large collection of bees is commonly referred to as a "swarm." Swarming occurs when a colony of bees, typically a honeybee colony, decides to split and form a new colony. This can happen when the population of the hive becomes too large or when resources are abundant. During a swarm, the bees cluster together temporarily while scout bees search for a new nesting site.
Bees are kept in drawer like cabinets called beehives. The boxes have frames ( up to twelve) with wires and a wax foundation for them to build their honeycomb on. The top boxes (called 'supers') are for honey storage, and the lower boxes are for brood ( raising the young bees). This part is where the queen bee lives.A collection of hives is called an apiary.Individual colonies are kept in hives. A group of hives together is called an apiary.