Most insects live alone, but some bees live in large groups. A hive of bees usually has:
- A Queen
- Workers
- Male (Drone bees) – these bees are produced in the colony during summer
Draw a line from the type of bee to the job it would do in the hive.
One job may not have a line to it.
| Type of bee |
This bee's job in the hive
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Queen bee
Worker bee Drone bee |
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• Looks for food, collects food
• Mates with the Queen bee
• Feeds young bees, builds new nests
• Lays eggs, maintains smooth running of nest
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