Honeybee Life Cycle and Behavior

The video from EZA Homeschool Academy explores the life cycle and importance of honeybees. It covers their anatomy, roles within the colony, and the stages of their life cycle, including egg, larva, pupa, and adult. The video also explains how honey is produced and highlights the critical role honeybees play in pollination and the ecosystem. Conservation efforts to protect honeybees are discussed, emphasizing the need to plant flowers and support their habitats.

Why do honeybees make a buzzing sound?

• To scare away predators

• Due to the rapid movement of their wings

• Because of their vocal cords

• Because they are communicating with each other

Which of the following is NOT true about honeybees?

• They are part of the insect family

• They are invertebrates

• They are carnivores

• They are herbivores

What part of the honeybee is responsible for sensing the environment?

• Thorax

• Abdomen

• Antennae

• Legs

What is the primary role of honeybees in the ecosystem?

• Producing honey

• Pollinating plants

• Building hives

• Mating with the queen

Which type of bee is responsible for laying eggs in the hive?

• Worker bee

• Drone

• Larva

• Queen bee

What happens to drones during the colder months?

• They become queens

• They are kicked out of the hive

• They hibernate

• They continue to work in the hive

What is the first stage of a honeybee's life cycle?

• Egg

• Adult

• Larva

• Pupa

How long does it take for a honeybee egg to hatch?

• 2 days

• 4 days

• 8 days

• 6 days

What do worker bees do to the nectar to make honey?

• Mix it with pollen

• Store it directly in the honeycomb

• Mix it with a special enzyme

• Dry it in the sun

How can we help in the conservation of honeybees?

• By destroying wild bee colonies

• By keeping them in zoos

• By planting flowers that provide nectar

• By using more pesticides