Honeybees & Beekeeping

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Across
  1. 1. mellifera Species name of the Western honeybee
  2. 5. Specialized gland in worker bees that produces brood food
  3. 6. The largest bee in the colony, responsible for laying eggs
  4. 7. Male bees that do not have a stinger
  5. 10. Sticky resin collected from plants for hive repair
  6. 13. dance Communication method showing direction and distance to flowers
Down
  1. 2. Seasonal mass departure of a colony
  2. 3. Structure on hind legs used to carry pollen
  3. 4. Bee organ that produces wax
  4. 8. Bees collect this from flowers to make honey
  5. 9. jelly Secreted substance used by larvae and the queen for nutrition
  6. 11. Bees collect this protein-rich substance to feed larvae
  7. 12. Tool used by beekeepers to safely open a hive