The Official Arkansas State Insect

Honey Bee

The Arkansas state insect is the Honey Bee, a species of bee native to North America. Honey bees play a crucial role in the pollination process and are responsible for the production of honey and beeswax. Honey bees are social insects and live in colonies of up to 80,000 bees, each with a different role and responsibility. They are vital to the pollination process, and the Arkansas beekeepers rely on them for the production of honey and beeswax. In 1973, Arkansas made the Honey Bee its official insect in recognition of its importance in pollinating the state's crops and flowers. Honey bees are also important for their role in producing honey, which is a natural sweetener used in many foods. Honey bees have become a symbol of Arkansas, and in 2018, the state launched the Arkansas Honey Bee Initiative, which is dedicated to supporting beekeepers and advocating for bee health. Honey bees are a vital part of the Arkansas ecosystem and are an important part of the state's agricultural industry.

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