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Because they live in colonies of around 50,000 bees. You have to be sociable when you have so many neighbours!

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A group of social insects?

You need to elaborate more with your question. A group of social insects are when they live together...An example are honey bees.


What kind of insects do honey bees eat?

honey bees eat no insects but do eat nectar


Are honey bees made out of honey?

No, honey bees are insects that produce honey as a food source. Honey bees collect nectar from flowers and use it to make honey, which they store in their hives as a source of energy. Honey bees are not made out of honey.


Why are honey bees called social?

Honey bees, like ants and termintes, are social insects. That means they live in large colonies where members of the colony share tasks. They usually have only one female -- the queen -- who lays the eggs, and the other females are infertile. Within a social colony, individual members cannot survive for any length of time without the colony. Non-social insects are called solitary, and live alone. Most insects are solitary.


what is the social life of the honey?

Honey bees are social insects that live in colonies with a highly organized social structure. Within the colony, there is a division of labor among the queen, drones, and worker bees. Worker bees perform tasks such as foraging for food, caring for young bees, and building and maintaining the hive. Communication among honey bees is vital for coordinating activities such as foraging, reproduction, and defense of the hive.


Why are honeybees called social insects?

Honeybees are called social insects because all the bees in the community have to work together to be able to survive.


Do honey bees have backbones?

No, honey bees do not have backbones. They are invertebrates, meaning they do not have a spinal column or backbone like vertebrate animals do. Honey bees have an exoskeleton made of a tough outer shell that provides structure and support for their bodies.


Do honey bees eat insects?

Honey bees do not eat insects, they are completely vegetarian. They live on nectar and pollen collected from flowers.


Insects that live in colonies and have special jobs are called what?

These are social insects - such as ants, termites and bees.


What is a Throng honey bees?

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.


Does Honey Bees live alone?

No, honey bees are social insects that live in colonies. Each colony consists of a queen bee, worker bees, and male drones, all working together to maintain and protect the hive. Honey bees rely on their highly organized social structure to ensure the survival and success of the colony.


What is a pack of Honey Bees called?

A pack of Honey Bees is called a Swarm.