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RosieG

Does every beehive have QUEEN BEE that all the worker bees revere and service? Are there any male QUEENS?

Any worker bees that service the KING bee or is the only bee royalty always a QUEEN? Inquiring minds wanna know these things. Do all the worker bees sexually service the QUEEN? Why can't a hive be like a harem and have a  very ho-to-trot KING bee who could have sex with all the female worker bees and male worker bees if he is you know  AC DC and swings both ways?

Posted - November 20, 2018
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  • 3719
    The Queen Bee is the only bee in the colony who lays all the eggs.

    She is inseminated by the male Drone bees, or one of them anyway - that is their only role.

    I think the Worker Bees are neuter. 

    There is no "king" bee.
      November 20, 2018 5:22 PM MST
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  • 113301
    Hmmm.  So in the world of bees the dame rules bigly and the males service her? Not so hot for the males. Thank you for your reply Durdle! :)
      November 21, 2018 4:16 AM MST
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  • 3719
    Pretty much so, yes! :-)
      November 21, 2018 10:07 AM MST
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