How do you know which bee is a femle or a male?

If you see a shiny flattish looking segment on the back legs (called a pollen basket) or a big clump of pollen on a this area then it is a female bee because male bees do not collect pollen. Male bees are often fluffier looking with slightly longer antennae.

1. How can you tell a male from a female bee?
2. Is Bumblebee a boy or a girl?
3. Can you pet a bumblebee?

How can you tell a male from a female bee?

Drones have huge eyes that touch at the top of the head. Female worker bees have much smaller eyes that are well separated on the sides of their heads. The male's eyes are so much larger because they need to find a potential queen in flight. Second, males are slightly larger than a female worker bee.

Is Bumblebee a boy or a girl?

You can also tell whether a bumblebee is male or female by looking at its legs. If you see a shiny flattish looking segment on the back legs (called a pollen basket) or a big clump of pollen on a this area then it is a female bee because male bees do not collect pollen.

Can you pet a bumblebee?

NO - Bumblebees do not like to be petted. But they will tolerate some contact.