Which of the following best explains the ecological importance of native bees in Australian ecosystems?

Pollinate native flora, helping plants reproduce and support biodiversity

How do Australian native bees differ from European honeybees?

Many Australian native bees are solitary and some are stingless

Which of the following is NOT a significant threat currently impacting Australian native bee populations?

Increased ultraviolet radiation damaging bee vision

studbud

World Bee Day

15 termsStudBud Administration117 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards15 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 15

Answers

1
Which bee is real?
Carpenter bee
Plumber bee
Woodwork bee
Wrench bee
2
Which bee is native to Australia?
Honey bee
Mason bee
Bumble bee
Sugarbag bee
3
Bees communicate through dancing
False
True
4
Which native bee species can you see in Alphington?
Cuckoo bees
Blue-banded bees
Alfalfa leafcutting bee
Bluff tailed bee
5
Besides yellow, what colour can carpenter bees be?
Pink
Purple
Red
Blue
6
Which of the following best explains the ecological importance of native bees in Australian ecosystems?
Help reduce erosion through their nesting behaviour
Serve as a major food source for marsupial predators
Primarily produce honey used by indigenous communities
Pollinate native flora, helping plants reproduce and support biodiversity
7
How do Australian native bees differ from European honeybees?
Many Australian native bees are solitary and some are stingless
All Australian native bees live in large hives with a queen bee
Australian native bees produce more honey
European honey bees are smaller and less important for pollination
8
Which of the following is NOT a significant threat currently impacting Australian native bee populations?
Habitat loss due to urbanization and land clearing
Pesticide exposure
Increased ultraviolet radiation damaging bee vision
Competition from introduced European honeybees for floral resources
9
How many eyes do bees have?
2
17
4
5
10
How many wing beats do bees do every minute?
17,367 times
6,336 times
11,400 times
758 times
11
What do bees do?
Eat plants
Pollinate flowers
Eat honey
Sit on leaves
12
Are there any stingless bees native to Australia, and if so how many?
Yes 3 species
Yes 17 species
Yes, 11 species
No
13
What is the scientific name of a red bee?
Contrea Lophus
Exoneura robusta
Sintac Sinlet
Genleta Coinseer
14
Why do bees sting us?
Why not
It's a tradition
To hurt us
To defend themselves
15
What type of bee is this?
Queen bee
Spelling bee
King bee
Worker bee

World Bee Day Flashcards | StudBud