Honey Bee

Natural Habitat

Meadows, gardens, orchards, and woodlands where flowering plants are abundant

Diet & Feeding

Nectar and pollen from a wide variety of flowering plants

Behavior Patterns

Highly social insects living in complex colonies with a queen, drones, and workers; known for their complex 'waggle dance' communication and honey production

Risks & Benefits

Essential pollinators for ecosystem health and agriculture; can sting if provoked, which may cause allergic reactions in some humans

Identified on: 5/13/2026