Do All The Bees In The Hive Survive The Winter?

Honey bees are social in that they have specific roles and they cooperate for the good of the hive so that they, unlike most insects, can live through the winter. Honeybees produce and store honey in the hive’s honeycomb for consumption during the winter. It fuels their shivering movements that generate heat, much like it is on a crowded dance floor. They maintain the hive at around 90 degrees throughout the winter. The further north the hive, the more honey needed for winter.