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Anatomy Of A Honey Bee – Beginner’s Guide

March 5, 2024March 11, 2024

The honey bee is a fascinating insect, equipped with a range of tools to help it perform different functions. This guide dives into the anatomy of a honeybee. Skip ahead:…

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Drone Vs. Worker Bee – 10 Key Differences

March 2, 2024March 2, 2024

This comparison guide looks at the difference between drones and worker bees. Drones are male bees characterized by their bigger bodies, rounded abdomen, and much larger eyes. Their primary role…

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What Is A Drone Bee? Appearance, Roles, & Benefits

February 21, 2024February 23, 2024

Worker bees work tirelessly to build and grow the hive, but drones play a crucial role within the colony. This guide looks at the honey bee drone’s anatomy, its roles…

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What Is Honey Bee Swarming? 2024 Guide

March 29, 2023February 17, 2024

As spring arrives, bees get busy collecting pollen and building comb. The colony can grow fast during this time, resulting in a crowded beehive. Part of the hive may swarm…

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What Is A Honey Bee Drone Congregation Area?

March 10, 2023February 17, 2024

At the start of a queen bee’s life, she sets off searching for male honey bees (drones) to mate with. This one-time event should allow her to lay fertilized eggs…

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Lifecycle Of A Honey Bee – The 4 Phases

February 11, 2022February 17, 2024

As a honey bee develops, it goes through four distinct stages. Starting as an egg, within a few weeks it will have transformed into a larva, pupa, and finally, an…

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Do Bees Have Knees? Get The Quick Facts

February 9, 2022February 17, 2024

For such a small insect, bees are super-smart and have some anatomical similarities to humans. A common question people want to know is do bees have knees? Let’s take a…

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