The honey bee is a small, flying insect known for its role in pollination and honey production. These social insects live in colonies, typically consisting of a queen, worker bees, and drones. Honey bees are vital for the ecosystem as they help fertilize plants by transferring pollen from one flower to another. Honey bees communicate through a unique dance known as the waggle dance, which informs other bees about the location of food sources. They collect nectar from flowers, which they convert into honey, a sweet substance stored in their hives. This process not only benefits the bees but also supports agriculture and food production.