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Do Bumblebees Poop?

bumblebees on flower

Bumblebees poop to relieve themselves of waste. Like humans, bumblebees have rectums and anuses where their poop exits their bodies. A bumblebees poop is made up of undigested pollen grains and pollen fat.

What Are Digger Bees?

digger bee (mining bee) digging into soil

“Digger bee” is a broad term that refers to many species of bees that dig their nests underground. For example, miner bees, sweat bees, and silvery leafcutter bees all fall into the digging bee category.

What Are Green Bees?

green bee (sweat bee) sitting on flower

“Green bees” is a nickname for sweat bees. These are metallic green bees that are typically the size of a housefly. They’re solitary bees that nest underground, and they’re crucial pollinators that help sustain our ecosystems.

Can You Eat Honeycombs?

bee making honey inside honeycomb

Honeybees make honeycomb to act as a container for honey. Honeycomb is entirely edible. It has a waxy texture that can be swallowed, chewed like gum, or spit out.