Polly the Bumblebee

Written By Archer Malmo

Name:

Polly

Species:

Bumblebee

Home:

Atlanta, GA

 

Likes:

Juicy pollen and gossip.

 

Dislikes:

Autumn (most bumblebees perish in the fall each year).

 

Favorite Foods:

Nectar, pollen, and her signature drink from Tropical Smoothie Café, a .01 ounce Pollinator Punch.

 

Biggest Dream:

To have her own talk show.

 

Favorite Movie:

The Secret Life of Bees (unless Mean Girls is on, of course!)

 

Favorite Quote:

“Well, you know what they say: if you don’t have anything nice to say about anybody, come sit by me!” —Clairee Belcher, Steel Magnolias

 

Bumblebees by the Numbers:

  • Bumblebees have 5 eyes

  • Most live for about 28 days

  • Bumblebees can house up to 1,800 in each colony

  • The largest bumblebee (the South American bumblebee) can grow to be more than 1.5 inches long!

Fun Facts:

  • Bumblebees do not produce honey

  • Only female queen or worker bumblebees can sting

  • Bumblebees do not typically die when they sting, unlike other types of bees

Archer Malmo
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