Question

The life span of a honey bee drone is

• A. 1- 3 months
• B. 3- 4 months
• C. 6 - 7 months
• D. 10 - 12 months

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

1- 3 months

Drones are the largest bees in the colony present only during late spring and summer and their main function is to fertilize the virgin queen during her mating flight for the progeny. Drones become sexually mature about a week after emerging and die soon after mating. Their presence is believed to be important for normal colony functioning. Drones live for a very short period of about 1 - 2 months.