Differentiate: Queen bee and Worker bee.

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Atith Adhikari · Accepted Answer

Following are the differences between Queen bee and Worker bee:Queen BeeWorker BeeThe queen bee is the largest sized bee in a colony.The worker bees are the smallest sized bee in a colony.Generally, there is only one queen bee in a hive.Generally, there are about 20,000 - 80,000 worker bees in a hive.Its main function is to lay eggs.The functions of worker bees include collecting nectar, constructing the hive, nursing young ones, protecting the hive, etc.The life span of a queen bee is around 2-5 years.The life span of a worker bee is around 6 weeks to 6 months.Queen Bee is fertile.Generally, worker bees are infertile.

Queen Bee	Worker Bee
The queen bee is the largest sized bee in a colony.	The worker bees are the smallest sized bee in a colony.
Generally, there is only one queen bee in a hive.	Generally, there are about 20,000 - 80,000 worker bees in a hive.
Its main function is to lay eggs.	The functions of worker bees include collecting nectar, constructing the hive, nursing young ones, protecting the hive, etc.
The life span of a queen bee is around 2-5 years.	The life span of a worker bee is around 6 weeks to 6 months.
Queen Bee is fertile.	Generally, worker bees are infertile.