Hornet Winter Survival Strategies

As winter approaches, hornets modify their nest to conserve heat, but unlike honeybees, they cannot stockpile supplies. The colony reduces its workforce and stops feeding the queen, leading to her death. Only a few larvae are fed, destined to become next year's queens.

What do hornets do to their nest as winter approaches?

• They expand the entrance.

• They reduce the size of the entrance.

• They add more layers to the nest.

• They move to a new location.

How do hornets differ from honeybees in their winter preparations?

• Hornets migrate to warmer areas.

• Hornets do not stockpile supplies for winter.

• Hornets build larger nests than honeybees.

• Hornets store more food than honeybees.

What happens to the larvae as the hornet colony becomes less active?

• They are fed more frequently.

• They are removed from their cells and discarded.

• They are moved to a warmer part of the nest.

• They are transformed into workers.

Why do the hornets stop needing new workers?

• The nest is fully built.

• The workers have all matured.

• The queen has laid enough eggs.

• The colony is preparing for winter.

What happens to the queen hornet after she gives birth to the colony?

• She is fed more to survive the winter.

• She is moved to a new nest.

• She is starved and dies after a year.

• She hibernates until spring.

Which larvae have a chance to survive and become next year's queens?

• Larvae that are moved to a new nest.

• Only those that continue to receive food.

• All larvae in the nest.

• Larvae that are hidden from predators.