Bees are insects.They have three pairs of legs and four wings.Like all insects,they have a head,chest,and abdomen.They have mouthparts and a tongue for collecting nectar.They carry nectar in an organ called a honey stomach.
A bee has special wings that let it fly like a helicopter.Bees can fly backward,forward,sideways,or stay in one place in the air.
Bees have three regular eyes and two compound eyes.A compound eye has many lenses.Bees can see colors and patterns.This helps them find flowers.
Life of a Bee
