How long is a worker honeybee?
A worker honeybee is about 1.25 cm (0.492 in) long.
Size source: animaldiversity.org
Compared with things you know
- About 1.8 times as long as a seven-spot ladybug (7 mm)
- About 78% of the width of a standard six-sided die (1.6 cm)
- About 51% of the width of a US quarter coin (2.43 cm)
Did you know?
In summer a worker honeybee lives just 2 to 4 weeks, but one that lives through the winter can last up to 11 months.
