Honeybees built hexagonal cells in hives because this shape uses the least wax. It helps them to store the most amount of honey, making it the most efficient
There are some studies that show bees can not only recognise, but also remember human faces. This ability of bees is similar to that of humans who process facial features by combining patterns and spatial relationships.
Bees collect resin to make propolis which has antimicrobial properties. They coat their hives properly with it to prevent diseases. Before reusing the hives to store honey and lay eggs, they use this substance to maintain a sterile environment.
Bees are known to have two stomachs. They use one to store nectar collected from flowers and the other for their own nourishment. This allows them to collect nectar without digesting it and ensures that the hive receives fresh nectar.
Bees are equipped with five eyes - two large compound eyes and three smaller eyes called ocelli. The compound eyes help them to detect movement, colors, and patterns flowers while the ocelli are highly sensitive to light intensity. They also help them navigate based on sunlight.
Bees have taste receptors on their feet that allows them to taste the surfaces they land on. This ability helps them to quickly decide whether a flower is worth its nectar or not.
One of the most fascinating behaviours of honeybees is their waggle dance. This is performed by worker bees to communicate the location of food sources. It shows how socially intelligent these tiny creatures are.
Bees may have tiny brains but are still capable of simple math skills. Several studies have shown that they can count up to four and even understand zero.
Bees can effectively use electrostatic charges to collect pollen. When a bee flies, the rapid wing movements causes friction which builds a positive electrical charge on the body. This makes the negatively charges pollen naturally attracted to the bee's body.
Research has shown that bees are more attracted to blue and violet flowers. This is because these hues are more visible and attractive to bees since they stand out in the UV light spectrum. These flowers also often contain a higher concentration of nectar.