Lesson 29 Flashcards
1
Q
Insects in the Hymenoptera order have what kind of metamorphosis?
A
complete
2
Q
What are the two main characteristics in the Hymenoptera order?
A
slender waist; stingers
3
Q
How many queens rule over a bee hive?
A
1
4
Q
Which bee wanders aimlessly about the hive and waits for the others to feed them and house them?
A
drone honeybee
5
Q
What is the little hairy groove on a honeybee’s leg called?
A
basket
6
Q
What happens to the old queen once a new “princess” bee is ready to take over?
A
The old queen swarms with some of the bees and goes to build a new hive.
7
Q
What is the English meaning of Hymenoptera
A
membrane-winged
