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Do bees ever sleep

Updated: 7/1/2024
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Yes, bees do sleep. In fact the saying 'busy as a bee' is a bit of a myth. Researchers have marked and watched individual bees in colonies and reported that they spend about a third of their time doing actual tasks within the hive, about another third feeding or just wandering about the hive with no apparent purpose, and for the remainder of the time they remain still. During these times the heads drop and the legs seem to relax, letting the body rest -- effectively a state of sleep.
Young bees, while they are still working only within the hive, tend to have rather chaotic sleep and activity patterns, snatching short bouts of sleep at any time. But once they start foraging they become more diurnal, foraging during the day and sleeping at night.

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Bees do not sleep in the same way that humans or other animals do. They are in a state of rest when at rest, and this can involve periods of reduced activity or complete stillness. Bees are always alert and ready to respond to any threats or opportunities in their environment.

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