Bees are more than just insects that sting you or make honey, they are a big part of the ecosystem, helping crops grow and making sure flowers get pollinated. How much do you know about this incredibly important insect? Tell us - what do you know about the humble bumble bee?
3 queens, and a combination of knights and soldiers
A queen, workers and drones
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How many pairs of wings does a bee have?
2
4
3
1
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What do bees collect from flowers?
Nectar and pollen
Sugar and nectar
Milk and honey
Nectar and other insects
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How long can a queen honey bee live? (assuming she is not killed by predators, and does not catch diseases):
6 weeks
3-4 years
10-12 years
24-36 weeks
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Which of these is NOT made by honey bees:
Propolis
Honey
Cardboard
Beeswax
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All of these tips will help the bees - apart from one. Which is it?
Ensure your bee-friendly plants are flowering throughout the seasons.
Use a lot of insecticide to kill as many insects as possible so there is no competition for flowers from other pollinators.
Include wildflowers and herbs in your garden, along with other good bee plants.
Stop using insecticides in the garden.
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What do most bees collect pollen with?
Their back legs
Their proboscises
Their wings
Their antennae
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Bees pollinate what percentage of the world's main crops?
15%
75%
40%
90%
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Of the three groups, which one is made up only of male honeybees?
None of the answers are correct
King
Drones
Workers
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Which common insect eats bees?
Ladybugs
Beetles
Crickets
Dragonflies
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