The Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) was officially named the state insect of Vermont in 1982. Honey bees are a type of social insect that live in colonies or hives, and they are an essential part of the environment as pollinators of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Honey bees have a complex society, with a single queen in charge of the hive who is responsible for laying the eggs. The worker bees are responsible for collecting nectar and pollen from flowers, which they use to create honey and wax. Honey bees also have a unique communication system, which they use to alert other bees in the hive when they have discovered a new food source. Honey bees are a valuable part of Vermontâs ecosystem, and their importance to the state was recognized when they were given the title of state insect.
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