Bees and Beekeeping

There are many different kinds of bees, but some common types include honeybees, bumblebees, carpenter bees, and mason bees. Each type of bee has its own unique characteristics, behaviors, and habitats. Honeybees are known for their production of honey, while bumblebees are important pollinators for many plants. Carpenter bees nest in wood, while mason bees use mud to build their nests.

A queen bee lays an egg in a 'cell'. When the egg starts to turn into a pupa, the worker bees seal the cell with wax. In approximately 21 days, the fully formed baby bee will scrape away the wax 'cap' and emerge from the cell.

The Queen bee lays all the eggs. Each egg hatches, and a little worm-like larva crawls out. The worker bees feed pollen and honey to the baby larva. Soon, it spins a little web blanket inside the cell and becomes a pupa. After 16 to 24 days, a full grown bee climbs out of the cell.

Bees are insects known for their role in pollination, which is crucial for the reproduction of many plants. They live in colonies and have a complex social structure with various roles such as workers, drones, and a queen. Bees produce honey by collecting nectar from flowers and storing it in hives.

A throng of honey bees refers to a large group of bees gathered together, typically around a queen bee or a hive entrance. It can occur during swarming or when bees are protecting their hive. Honey bees are social insects that work together in colonies to gather nectar and pollen to produce honey.

A person who studies bees is called an apiologist or a melittologist. These scientists research the behavior, ecology, and conservation of bees to better understand their role in ecosystems and agriculture. Their work is crucial for helping to protect and support bee populations worldwide.

no they do not bite but if you are being very annoying they will sting you

There are over 20,000 species of bees worldwide, with about 4,000 species native to North America. These include honeybees, bumblebees, mason bees, sweat bees, and carpenter bees, among others. Each type plays a unique role in pollination and ecosystem health.

They come from eggs that the bees lay and whatever egg is chosen to be a queen bee gets fed a special chemical such as royal jelly. Once they hatch you will know which bee that hatched will be your queen bee by its abdomen.

Bees do not pose a threat to whales as they live in different environments and have no interactions. Bees typically feed on nectar and pollen from flowers, while whales are ocean-dwelling mammals that feed on fish, krill, and other marine animals.

Hornets and bees do not typically live together. Hornets are predatory insects and tend to live alone or in small colonies, while bees are social insects that live in large colonies with specific roles for each member. In nature, they may compete for resources like nectar and pollen.

Bees do not typically bite before they sting. They use their stinger as a defense mechanism and will only sting if they feel threatened or provoked. It is important to stay calm around bees to avoid being stung.

Sweat bees are generally not considered poisonous to humans. While their sting can be painful, it is not typically dangerous except for rare cases of individuals who may experience allergic reactions. It is recommended to seek medical attention if there are concerns about a sting from a sweat bee.

The sound of bees buzzing is commonly referred to as a "buzz." Bees buzz by rapidly moving their wings to create vibrations in the air.

Bees bumble to generate enough force to release pollen from flowers. By vibrating their bodies, they create a buzzing sound that dislodges pollen and allows them to collect it for food and pollination.

In an indvidual colony of honey bees (i.e. one hive) the population will fluctuate quite a lot during the year. At its lowest level in Winter it could be 10,000 bees whereas at its height in Summer it could easily exceed 50,000 bees.

In the UK there are an estimated 200,000 to 250,000 hives so you say that there may be as many as 125,000,000,000 honey bees around in the middle of Summer. There are of course also other types of bees - solitary bees and bumblebees, for example - that would raise the number higher.

As for world population, I cannot help you. One would need to consider the different seasons at any one time and the many tpes of stingless and other bees that exist.

Bees have the ability to hear sounds, although their hearing is not as developed as other animals. They detect vibrations through specialized hairs on their bodies and can communicate using sound signals, such as buzzing, to navigate and communicate with each other.

Apiarist
Beekeeping is apiculture

A beekeeper is an apiarist

No. They have mandibles from each side of the head, and a proboscis which is used for drawing up nectar from flowers.

Yes, they do. Most times, what people call "sweat bees" are actually syrphid flies. They are true flies and do not sting but they do have the coloration that marks them as "bee mimics". See link

A mammal is a warm blooded creature such as a human, a cat, a dog, etc. Bees are not mammals, they are insects.

Bees are furry because they have branched body hairs that trap pollen grains as they forage on flowers. These hairs collect and transport the pollen back to their hives to feed their young. The fur also helps the bees regulate their body temperature and protect them from environmental factors.

bees come from all around the world (except maybe the anarchic) basically everywhere there are flowering plants.

Bees cannot sense fear in the same way that humans or animals can. However, they can react to changes in a person's behavior or body heat, which may occur when a person is afraid. This can sometimes lead to bees becoming more agitated or aggressive.

No, sweat bees do not die after they sting. Unlike honeybees, which have barbed stingers that are left behind in the skin and cause them to die after stinging, sweat bees have smooth stingers that allow them to sting repeatedly without harm to themselves.