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Honey bee life cycle consists of egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages. Queen bee becomes adult in 16 days, worker in 21 days, male in 24 days. Newborn bees are called brood, which are tiny white grubs
Giant Bee consists of Queen Bee and drones that spawn when wild hives are destroyed. Queen Bee is larger and more aggressive than drones. Drones are smaller and more territorial than queens. Queen Bee can sting multiple times without being ripped away
Honey bee colonies consist of queen, workers, and drones. Queen lays eggs and is critical for colony survival. Worker bees perform all colony tasks and care for brood. Drones mate with virgin queens and leave colonies in early afternoon