One way that bees communicate is by dancing! Do you see the bee shaking its abdomen and walking around in circles inside the hive? This is called a ‘waggle dance’ and it is how bees let each other know where to find the best sources for food, water, propolis and even new hive sites. ⁣ ⁣ The duration of the dance indicates the distance to the source—the longer the dance, the farther away it is. The angle of the dance indicates the direction to the source in relation to the hive’s location and the

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“ Tasting sessions “ I’ll explain: Bees communicate how nectar tastes mainly through trophallaxis and dance language: 1. Trophallaxis (Mouth-to-Mouth Sharing): Forager bees returning from flowers share small droplets of nectar with nestmates by mouth. This is called trophallaxis. When a bee tastes the nectar: • She learns its flavor, sugar content, and scent. • This helps her decide whether it’s worth foraging at that flower source. 2. Waggle Dance (with Scent Clues): Bees performing the waggle