Drones Are Important Too#
1 . What are the areas called that drones will congregate in order to mate with a queen?
Drone Congregation Areas or DCAs
2 . Are the locations of these DCAs for mating flights the same from year to year.
Yes, they rally at the same location. The actual assemblage of drones are called a drone comet not to be confused with the location being the DCA.
3 . How do drones differ in appearance and function from the queen and workers?
They are larger than workers
They have a blunt abdomen
Large eyes that meet in the middle.
4 . What is the function of a drone?
To make flights to the drone congregation area to mate with a virgin queen.
5 . How long do drones live?
They may live for a few weeks or up to 4 months. However, drones die once they mate.
6 . Do drones feed themselves?
No
7 . Do drones forage for nectar, pollen, water or propolis? Do they make honey, wax, or bee bread? Do they feed the larvae, or the queen? Do they tend to the needs of the colony? Do they guard the hive?
No to all