The diagram illustrates how bees produce honey.

The diagram illustrates the seven key stages involved in the production of honey by bees, beginning with the construction of the hive and ending when the honey is ready for collection and consumption.

Initially, the bees construct a hive, which serves as a storage structure composed of numerous hexagonal cells. Once the hive is complete, the bees leave in search of flowers. Upon locating suitable blossoms, they extract nectar, a sweet liquid that serves as the raw material for honey production.

The collected nectar is then transported back to the hive, where the transformation process begins. It is first deposited into the cells, after which the bees cool it by fanning their wings. This airflow reduces the water content of the nectar, gradually thickening it. Ultimately, this process results in the formation of honey, which can then be harvested and utilised.