 
Bee's Appearance : Most species of concern to man have yellow and black coloring; seven-sixteenths to five-eighths inch long; appear to have hairy bodies. Habits : Live in colonies of 20,000 to 80,000 individuals; will leave humans alone if not provoked. Diet : Nectar and pollen. Reproduction : Only one egg-laying queen in a hive; queen may live as long as five years and lay as many as 1,500 to 2,000 eggs per day; worker females protect eggs and the young; drones' only duty is to mate with queen, after which they die. Other Information : Stings can be painful, but are harmless to most people; however, dangerous allergic reactions can occur. Back |
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