Bee Life Cycle and Roles

The video explains the life cycle of bees, detailing each stage from egg to adult. It covers the roles of different types of bees: queen, worker, and drone. The queen bee is responsible for reproduction, worker bees handle various tasks within and outside the hive, and drones primarily focus on mating with the queen. The video also includes a quiz about honey-producing bee species.

At what stage do bees start their life cycle?

• Adult

• Egg

• Pupa

• Larva

How long does the larva stage last?

• 4 to 9 days

• 1 to 3 days

• 16 to 20 days

• 10 to 15 days

What is the main characteristic of the pupa stage?

• The bee lays eggs

• The bee collects nectar

• The bee develops legs and wings

• The bee starts flying

What determines if a bee will be a queen or a worker?

• The position of the egg in the hive

• The temperature of the hive

• The type of food the larva receives

• The size of the egg

How many eggs can a queen bee lay daily?

• 2000

• 500

• 1000

• 1500

What is the main function of the queen bee?

• Building wax cells

• Laying eggs

• Defending the hive

• Collecting nectar

What is the primary role of worker bees before they are 21 days old?

• Building wax cells

• Defending the hive

• Collecting nectar

• Feeding the queen

What happens to drones after they mate with the queen?

• They become new queens

• They become worker bees

• They die

• They continue to live and work in the hive

How long do worker bees live actively?

• 6 weeks

• 2 weeks

• 8 weeks

• 4 weeks

How many species of bees can produce honey?

• 15

• 20

• 5

• 10