Apis mellifera
Fast Facts
- Honeybees are eusocial, which means they all work together to take care of their young, find food, and build nests.
- Honeybees live in colonies that can grow up to 80,000 members large. They’re made of a queen bee, workers, and drones.
- Plants like apples, blueberries, and cherries are 90% dependent on pollination from honeybees.
Range
Every continent except for Antarctica
Habitat
Colonies within protected cavities like hollow trees, rock crevices, or man-made hives
Size
0.81 to 0.85 inches long and weigh 0.1 grams
Nutrition
Nectar and pollen