Dawson's Bee

Dawson's bees are the largest bee species and are solitary, living in individual nests. After mating season, female bees prepare nests for their young and die. The following year, male bees emerge first, competing aggressively for females. This ensures only the strongest reproduce, leaving many casualties. Eventually, all males die, allowing females to construct new burrows for the next generation.

What is unique about the living arrangement of Dawson's bees?

• They are solitary but nest close together.

• They live in large colonies.

• They share nests with other species.

• They migrate frequently.

What happens to the female Dawson's bees after the mating season?

• They prepare nests for their young and then die.

• They continue to live with the males.

• They hibernate until the next season.

• They migrate to a new location.

During the mating season, what behavior is observed among male Dawson's bees?

• They avoid contact with other males.

• They help females build nests.

• They form alliances to protect females.

• They compete aggressively for mating opportunities.

What ensures that only the strongest male Dawson's bees reproduce?

• Their ability to build the best nests.

• Their aggressive courtship behavior.

• Their size and color.

• Their ability to produce the most honey.

What do female Dawson's bees do after the males have died?

• They peacefully construct new burrows.

• They migrate to a new area.

• They abandon their nests.

• They search for new mates.