Butterflies & pollinators
Honeybee
A busy worker who shares a home with thousands of sisters.
Honeybees are fuzzy insects that live together in a hive. They collect nectar and pollen from flowers.
Interesting facts
- Honeybees live in big groups called colonies.
- Bees do a 'waggle dance' to tell other bees where flowers are.
- The fuzzy hairs on a bee help pollen stick to it.
- Honeybees make honey from flower nectar.
Where it lives
Gardens and fields with flowers. Their hives may be in tree hollows or boxes kept by beekeepers.
It might be…
- Collecting nectar
- Carrying yellow pollen on its back legs
- Flying back to the hive
Why it matters
Bees pollinate many fruits and vegetables that people and animals eat.
Being a good friend
- Stay at least three big steps away.
- Keep calm and still — don't wave your arms.
- Watch from beside the flowers, not in front of them.
Please don't
- Don't touch, hold or pick it up.
- Don't chase it or block its path.
- Don't take it home — its home is outside.
- Never go near a hive or nest. Bees can sting to protect their home.
- If a bee lands on you, stay calm and let a trusted adult help.
Mission
Pollen Spotter
Find flowers with a trusted adult nearby.