honeybee

Everyday

A bee that lives in a large group called a colony and makes honey and wax. tree →

In the lessons

In science, honeybees are insects with six legs, wings and a body in three parts. They collect nectar and pollen from flowers, which pollinates plants so they can make fruit and seeds. A colony has one queen, many female workers and some male drones. In safety, a honeybee can sting once and then dies; stay calm and walk away. Phrases: honeybee hive, honeybee colony, worker honeybee.

Examples

• Honeybees make honey from nectar. tree →
• The honeybee buzzed from flower to flower. tree →
• A hive can hold thousands of honeybees. tree →
• Honeybees help apples and berries grow. tree →
• Stay calm if a honeybee lands on you. tree →
• The queen honeybee lays the eggs. tree →

Note

Written "honeybee" or "honey bee". Countable. Facts: worker honeybees are female; a honeybee usually dies after it stings, but wasps can sting many times. Safety: some people are allergic to bee stings and need help at once.