Queen bees maybe the most widely known members of the hive but nearly all bees are actually female. The female workers maintain the remaining day to day function of the hive including gathering nectar, producing wax and cells, regulating the hive temperature, and acting as sentries to protect the hive from invaders. The few males, known as drones, have one primary purpose, which is to mate with the queen. If you have ever thought the human dating scene is harsh, be thankful you’re not a drone bee, they have their reproductive organs ripped off after successfully copulating, directly resulting in their death.
Coded by Madison Bradley
