Inside the Beehive: A Complex Society

The video tutorial explores the complex societies of honey bee colonies, focusing on the roles of the queen bee, worker bees, and drones. The queen bee is central to the colony, laying up to 1500 eggs daily and producing chemicals to guide worker bees. Worker bees, all female, perform various tasks such as foraging, hive maintenance, and caring for young bees. Drones, the male bees, primarily mate with the queen. The video concludes with a review and quiz to reinforce learning.

How many queen bees are typically found in a single honeybee colony?

• Ten

• Four

• Two

• One

What is the primary function of the queen bee in the hive?

• To find food

• To lay eggs

• To protect the hive

• To care for baby bees

Which type of bee is responsible for gathering food for the colony?

• Queen bees

• Scout bees

• Drone bees

• Forager bees

What is the main role of drone bees in the colony?

• To protect the hive

• To care for the young

• To mate with the queen

• To build the hive

During which seasons do drone bees typically get expelled from the hive?

• Spring

• Winter

• Summer

• Autumn