: They average about 1.5 to 2.5 cm (0.6 to 1 inch) in length.
: An inseminated queen emerges from hibernation (usually in the ground) and searches for a nesting site, often an abandoned rodent burrow. Bumblebee
: The queen builds wax cells, lays eggs, and "broods" them until they hatch into workers. : They average about 1
: They possess two large compound eyes, three simple eyes (ocelli), and sensitive antennae used for detecting odors and ultraviolet light. three simple eyes (ocelli)
: Workers take over foraging duties, collecting pollen and nectar to feed the growing larvae.