Understanding Bee Development: Life Cycle and Timelines of the Queen, Worker, and Drone

Honey bee larvae in various stages of development surrounded by adult worker bees on white wax comb

One of the things that often gets overlooked by new beekeepers, and even some experienced ones, is the importance of understanding the life cycle of honey bees. I’m talking about how long it takes for a queen, worker, or drone to go from egg to emergence, and what happens in each phase along the way. … Read more