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Honeybee

Children’s Farms·Invertebrate

One of the most iconic insects on the planet, the honeybee is an incredibly important animal that dedicates itself to the survival of our planet. To make honey, honeybees visit flowers to collect nectar, thus spreading pollen from plant to plant. This act helps pollinate all kinds of plants and crops that are crucial to keeping humans fed.

  • Honeybee
  • Conservation StatusUnlisted
  • Life spanWorker honey bees: 5-7 weeks, Queen: 3-4 years
  • Body size10-15 mm
  • Native habitat Wax hives, open fields of Africa and Eurasia
  • DietHoney, nectar
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