Lesson 27 Flashcards
Insects in the Hymenoptera order have what kind of metamorphosis?
complete
What are the two main characteristics in the Hymenoptera order?
slender waist; stingers
How many queens rule over a bee hive?
1
Which bee wanders aimlessly about the hive and waits for the others to feed them and house them?
drone honeybee
What is the little hairy groove on a honeybee’s leg called?
basket
What happens to the old queen once a new “princess” bee is ready to take over?
The old queen swarms with some of the bees and goes to build a new hive.
What is the English meaning of Hymenoptera
membrane-winged
Name the insect and its order.

Bumblebee; Hymenoptera
Name the insect and its order.

Honey Bee; Hymenoptera