The Official West Virginia State Insect

Honey Bee

Honey Bee, the West Virginia state bug, is a species of bee known as Apis mellifera. It was officially declared the state insect of West Virginia in 1975. Honey bees are essential to the environment, as they are responsible for pollinating flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Honey bees are also important because they produce honey and beeswax, which can be used for a variety of things. Honey bees are social insects, living in large colonies and working together to collect food, build their nests, and take care of their young. They are able to communicate with one another through a combination of pheromones, dances, and visual cues. Honey bees were chosen as the West Virginia state bug due to their importance in the state's agricultural industry and their ability to act as a symbol of unity and cooperation.

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